The opportunity
When you first think about Deliveroo, you probably think of getting great food to your house in less than half an hour. Awesome right?
What you'll do
Develop and Execute Procurement Strategies: Create and implement procurement strategies that deliver value, cost savings, and operational efficiencies. Align these strategies with broader business objectives to support Deliveroo’s growth and profitability.
Supplier Management and Negotiation: Manage key supplier relationships, including negotiating contracts to secure the best terms. Drive continuous improvement and value creation through effective supplier performance management.
Risk Management: Conduct supplier risk assessments, manage third-party risk, and develop mitigation strategies to protect Deliveroo from supply chain disruptions, financial instability, or regulatory issues.
Strategic Sourcing: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including competitive bidding, RFP/RFI processes, and supplier selection based on robust evaluation criteria (e.g., cost, quality, risk, and innovation potential).
Supplier Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and SLAs, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability. Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for innovation and enhanced performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Operations, Legal, and IT to ensure that procurement activities support wider business objectives and are fully aligned with operational requirements.
What they're looking for
- MCIPS qualification or working towards it
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (e.g., startup or tech industry)
- Experience in managing multiple spend categories, including indirect procurement
- Degree qualified
- MCIPs qualified or working towards
- Experienced working in (or with) startups
