<b>Retail</b> Southampton

A market-leading manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will oversee a small team of Buyers, be responsible for driving and refining procurement operations and lead strategic and supplier relationship management activities.

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