Procurement Manager

Overview

At Klipboard we have introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP / SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises.

Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple : to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals including but not limited to ECG objectives and budget targets.
• Define and maintain the procurement strategy that is appropriate to expected supplier spend.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including market analysis, RFP / RFQ management, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships to ensure performance, continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, lead supplier reviews, and implement corrective action plans when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, Engineering, and Project teams to define requirements and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Manage purchase order process, approvals workflow, and verification of invoice accuracy against contracts and deliveries.
• Lead or support procurement-related risk assessments, supplier audits, and business continuity planning.

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive procurement experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and contract law fundamentals.
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

Desirable

• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.
• Experience with eProcurement systems, spend analytics, and category management.
• Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing frameworks.
• Experience in a software business and particularly cloud hosting agreements.

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams.

Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter!

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

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