Procurement Manager

WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Las Vegas NVJoin our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams -where innovation cross-functional collaboration and career growth come together in an exciting environmentAs theProcurement Manager you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories delivering commercial value managing supplier performance and supporting business objectives across WHSmith North America. The role will partner closely with stakeholders across Operations Finance Legal Construction Marketing IT Supply Chain and Store Operations to ensure the effective sourcing of goods and services while managing cost quality service risk and sustainability considerations.What Youll DOStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementDevelop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned to WHSmith North America business objectives.Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis supplier selection RFIs RFPs negotiations contracting and supplier onboarding.Identify opportunities to reduce cost improve service levels drive innovation and deliver operational efficiencies.Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities through robust spend analysis and market intelligence.Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes governance and supplier engagement.Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong relationships with key business stakeholders across North America.Act as a trusted procurement advisor influencing decision making and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.Understand stakeholder requirements and translate business needs into sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes.Provide procurement support for strategic initiatives transformation programmes and new business opportunities.Supplier Relationship ManagementDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.Establish supplier performance metrics and lead regular business reviews.Resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions where required.Contract Management & Commercial NegotiationLead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing terms and contractual outcomes.Work in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate and execute agreements.Ensure appropriate contract governance compliance and record managementProactively manage contract renewals and identify opportunities for consolidation and value creation.Risk Compliance & GovernanceIdentify and mitigate supply chain supplier and commercial risks.Ensure suppliers comply with WHSmith policies relevant regulations and contractual obligations.Support supplier due diligence risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.Procurement Performance & ReportingDeliver agreed savings targets and procurement performance objectives.Track and report on spend savings supplier performance and procurement activity.Utilize procurement data and analytics to support decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.Contribute to the development of procurement policies standards and best practices.Compensation 100k - 120kMORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAMExcellent Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompetitive CompensationExceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and HolidaysGrowth opportunities and opportunities for career development401k with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramCommuter BenefitsIncredible Employee Discounts through our Discount MarketplaceAbout WHSmith North AmericaWHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America incorporating Marshall Retail Group MRG and InMotion represents over half of the Companys international store estate with a collection of attractive successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.EEOADADFWPWHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sexual orientation national originancestry age gender identity gender expression militaryveteran status marital status disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.