Procurement Manager

Gaming:

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

At Light & Wonder, we build new worlds of play. Our drive to become the leading cross-platform global game company comes from our collaborative team of innovators and creators, and the passion we share to excite our players and customers by creating the world's best game experiences. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

The Procurement Manager will oversee and support the procurement needs of the UK and EMEA region, working under the guidance of the Director, Operations Management. Leading a team of buyers, the Procurement Manager will drive material clearance to support the build plan and develop strategic supply chain procurement initiatives.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage, coach and mentor a team of buyers
• Utilise and optimise procurement system technologies to reduce the total cost of goods and services
• Lead business process re-engineering initiatives to increase productivity, quality and effectiveness of procurement
• Support cross-functional teams executing strategic sourcing projects
• Support escalations and expedite part requirements to ensure timely resolution and delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and strategic partners to create a highly efficient supply chain
• Prepare the annual purchasing budget and manage annual forecasts in line with the financial year
• Forecast market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Work with the planning organisation and commercial team to ensure appropriate material pipeline is supported
• Manage the introduction of new products and ensure timely delivery of goods to market
• Direct the work of extended procurement staff to improve day-to-day interaction with vendors
• Drive internal customers to identify and implement business process improvements
• Manage inbound freight to ensure an optimal balance between supply and cost. Regularly review 3PL partners to guarantee the most competitive freight rates are being tendered and promised lead times are being met
• Manage the S&OP process
• Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for legal issues
• Assure internal controls are adequate and followed in order to protect Light & Wonder asset
• Ability to travel as and when necessary

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated results in driving cost efficiencies across multiple categories of spend
• Possess a thorough understanding of mechanisms to identify and unlock savings opportunities
• Experience as Procurement Team Leader or Manager in a global manufacturing company ideally within the gaming, electronics or technology sectors
• ERP Software Proficiency - Experience using procurement and inventory management systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP)
• Experienced with multi-step strategic sourcing processes across a range of categories
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure favourable terms and pricing with suppliers
• Experience with leveraged agreements, multi-year, complex contracts, e-Auctions and should-cost models
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, and highly skilled at assessing and managing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to build rapport and trust with cross-functional colleagues and foster a collaborative environment

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and performance bonus

• 8% employer pension contributions

• 33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)

• Paid leave to work on charitable projects

• Access to Reward Hub, a reward platform offering shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training, support and career development

• Cycle to work scheme