procurement agent Milton Keynes, England
Job description
Job Description
Procurement Manager
OUR PEOPLE AND OUR BUSINESS
We aim to be a pervasive business which is recognised as a leader in the health, fitness and wellness market.
We set bold and audacious goals that excite us, align to our core purpose, philosophy and values whilst moving us towards our Vision for the future. We value our people and choose to work only with those who share our
Values and are believers in our Vision. We care passionately about our franchisees, their staff, and their members and invite them to measure our performance against our promise. We work hard to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve and strive to be a force for positive change. We vigorously pursue profit in all that we do, not only to drive a good return to our shareholders, but also to make it possible for us to pursue our long-term goals and Vision.
Our Vision
We exist to give franchisees the best opportunity for success.
Our Values
We know that being perfect is not possible. But, in striving for perfection, we can achieve excellence.
We act with dedication and drive to provide our
PASSION
P franchisees with the best opportunities for
Purpose and Pace success.
We put ourselves in others’ shoes and recognise
EMPATHY
E each other’s differences to build respect, trust,
EI and EQ and advocacy.
We go the extra mile and find a way to get it
RESOURCEFUL
R done, whether we have the resources or not. We
Creative and Capable never let an obstacle be an excuse.
FOCUS We believe if we focus on our franchisees, all
F Proactive and Problem else will follow. We act with discipline and agility
Solving to prioritise for a win-win outcome
We enjoy the work that we’re fortunate to do,
ENJOYMENT
E and the people that we’re fortunate to do it
Work and Play Hard with. We look forward to Mondays!
We do what we say we will do. We work
COMMITMENT
C together to deliver systematically, and
Walk the Walk consistently to a high standard every time.
Everyone is willing to make the tea, to roll up
TEA-MAKERS
T their sleeves and get stuck in to make the
Hands on and Hands In company
Please read the above carefully. Our Vision & Values are not a marketing statement, but a cornerstone and fundamental commitment to a way of doing business.
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ABOUT EMPOWERED BRANDS
Empowered Brands is a specialist investment and franchise operator, focused exclusively on the health, fitness, and wellness sector. The business partners with innovative, entrepreneur-led brands, providing the means to scale them quickly, through master franchise agreements, investment and well- established sector networks and expertise. Its flagship brand, énergie Fitness, has c80 gyms in the UK and Ireland and just under 115,000 members.
Empowered Brands is backed by RM Funds, an alternative asset management business. Founded in
2010, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional investors, multi-asset allocators, family offices and retail investors. Since inception the business has transacted more than £50 billion of assets, and advised and or originated, structured, and managed over £1.5bn of sterling assets and over €700m in
European assets.
BRAND PORTFOLIO
énergie Fitness Franchising (UK) Limited – www.energiefitness.com
Founded in 2003 and a pioneer in fitness club franchising, our flagship brand énergie Fitness has an enviable reputation as an innovator and a disruptor in the highly dynamic fitness market. énergie
Fitness works with local, passionate owners to create low cost, compact and convenient fitness clubs that offer unrivalled service.
In a market dominated by faceless “Big Box” clubs we are proud to create clubs with a real personality which extends its reach to people that other clubs simply can’t. We are on a mission to democratise fitness, breaking down barriers and widening participation in the communities we serve.
Currently offering a UK and Ireland network of over 80 fitness clubs, énergie Fitness has an ambitious growth plan to establish a world class and globally recognised brand. By leveraging world class systems and rapid rollout through franchised operations, énergie Fitness aims to establish itself as a revered business, which is a pervasive force for good on a global stage.
UBX Franchise Limited – www.ubxtraining.com
The fastest growing boxing & strength concept in the world, UBX Training is a fitness franchise business co-founded by four-time world boxing champion, Danny Green, alongside Australian fitness and tech entrepreneur, Tim West. The brand first opened in Australia in 2016 and has since expanded rapidly, enjoying five years of continuous growth, with 92 clubs now open across Australia, New Zealand, and
Singapore. 2022 will see the brand launch in the UK and Ireland in partnership with Empowered Brands.
In 2021, Empowered Brands signed a Master Franchise License with UBX to become the exclusive operator of all UBX clubs across the UK and Ireland.
UBX’s unique boxing and strength training is non-contact and focuses on a mixture of bag work, pad work and strength training across a 12-round workout. In every workout, our members get 1 on 1 support from a UBX coach who advises on form and technique and ensures that the experience can work for people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Primary Purpose
- A key member of the Empowered Brands support team, and accountable to the CFO, the
Procurement Manager will have responsibility for: o Management of Supply chain o Cost control and margin protection o Supplier contracts and ensuring SLA’s are met o Franchise liaison and customer service o Internal control of club openings within supply chain remit
The successful candidate will work very closely with finance and network of Business Development
Managers.
As Procurement Manager, you are primarily accountable for driving key revenue line for business, maintaining costs within budget and reporting to key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Support the Senior Leadership team with establishing and delivering the Procurement strategy
- Support the introduction and onboarding of new products and new suppliers
- Support with new contract negotiations, commercials, due diligence and legals
- Upload product and pricing into system with full detail (eg warranties, lead time, shipping, taxes, variants, servicing etc)
- Communicate and market to network to enhance service and sales
- Day to day management of procurement function
- Process all franchisee orders through ecart (daily)
- Place supplier orders via PO (daily)
- Deal with ad hoc – shortages, out of stock, credits, refunds etc
- Close order when delivery has occurred.
- Maintain control of procurement inbox
- IT maintenance eg linkage of products, bundles, collections etc
- Maintain look and feel of product through visuals
- Maintain latest position on legals, supplier, policies terms etc
- Reporting on procurement KPI’s from ecart data (UK & Ireland)
- Facilitating of and support with quarterly supplier meetings and conferences
- Member of annual event project team to ensure sponsorship income generated
- Lease finance process management
- Maintain and enhance relationships with all 3rd parties (suppliers, contractors, finance houses)
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EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
The Procurement Manager should demonstrate the following knowledge, experience and qualifications:
Knowledge and experience Essential Desirable
Organised, Diligent and proactive Ö
Good communicator Ö
High level of MS excel ability Ö
Ability to influence with key stakeholders internally & externally Ö
Industry experience Ö
Shopify knowledge Ö
Qualifications
Qualified by 3 years’ experience of working in Procurement Ö
JOB TITLE: Procurement Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: John Jempson, CFO
HOURS OF WORK Full time (37.5hrs)
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR
Areas Skills and Behaviours
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Have high intellectual capability and ability to work from initiative
Demonstrates a self-starter, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude
Work Ethic Flexible approach to adapt, overcome and succeed within the scope of the
Job Description
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently as a team player, willing to get stuck in and roll their sleeves up
Ability to produce comprehensive, grammatically correct and well-written communications
Demonstrates strong and professional oral communication skills
Communication Skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including regular presenting and liaising with franchisees
Have an open, honest and friendly style and a proven ability to influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Ability to think like a consumer
Creative and strategic thinker who can offer new ideas
Insight
Problem solving and decision-making ability
Demonstrate a sound marketing instinct
Can effectively prioritise a variety of tasks at once and work towards deadlines
Organisation Be well organised and highly structured in how he/she develops and communicates ideas
Efficient time management
I confirm that I have read and understand the attached Job Description and agree to commit to the
Empowered Brands Vision & Values.
Name:
Signature:
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Procurement (preferred)
- Purchasing (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes
Application deadline: 21/06/2023
