The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring the business secures high-quality materials and services at competitive costs while maintaining supply continuity and supporting operational efficiency.
Specific duties of the Procurement Manager will include:
Develop and implement procurement strategies across existing product ranges and also NPI
Align procurement strategy with overall business and commercial planning
Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities - cradle-to-grave
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers
Manage suppliers through KPI metrics such as QCD, OTIF, OTD etc.
Manage a small team of Buyers
Improve procurement efficiencies - analyse and assess business' use of MRP
Drive procurement policy, processes and best practices among team and wider stakeholder network
Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
Procurement experience, ideally at Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager level
Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering business
Previous experience of supervising, mentoring, managing or leading teams - It's not a hardcore management role, but some previous exposure to this would be advantageous
Strategic procurement skills - negotiating, supplier relationship management, managing contracts/agreements
Experience in the use of MRP/ERP
Can demonstrate success in driving procurement processes, policy and driving operational procurement activity
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year