Job summary

Rapidly growing SME require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering, have strategic and operational expertise, and the ability to develop a Procurement team of Buyers.

Key skills required for this role

Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager

Important

Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager

Job description

Rapidly growing SME require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering, have strategic and operational expertise, and the ability to develop a Procurement team of Buyers.

The Procurement Manager will join an ambitious and rapidly growing SME, with a fantastic supportive and collaborative culture. The business produce award winning electro-mechanical products that are used across a broad range of industry sectors. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading all procurement activities for the business, mentoring and developing a team of Buyers and supporting company-wide objectives such as the implementation of a new MRP/ERP system.

Specific duties of the Procurement Manager include:

• Lead strategic procurement activities; negotiation, long-term agreements, NPI, supplier selection/de-selection
• Optimise inventory and stock holdings based on customer demand
• On-going supplier relationship and performance management activities, de-risk supply chain
• Development of procurement team of Buyers, nurture and help progress their careers
• Collaboration with stakeholders across; Engineering, Operations and Quality

Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement or Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
• Ideally have previous staff management/supervisory experience, or the ability to mentor and develop Buyers
• Strategic procurement experience around; negotiations, supplier management and risk
• Collaborative, team-player who can foster excellent stakeholder relationships and drive change
• Capable of flourishing in an SME business, embarking on an exciting growth trajectory