Procurement Manager

A successful manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need end procurement experience (operational and strategic), and exposure to inventory management, stores, internal logistics and management/mentoring of staff.

This is an exciting greenfield opportunity to drive change and process improvement within the procurement function of a market-leading organisation. Responsible for all procurement and stores activity, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for the development of strategies, processes and staff. A broad, almost end-to-end supply chain position, this role would suit someone who has worked as a Supply Chain Manager or Materials Manager, in addition or as an alternative to a background in procurement.

Specific duties of the Procurement Manager include:

• Create and implement best practices, policies and processes across procurement and inventory management
• Review of current contracts and supply chain partners
• Supplier selection, negotiation, contract award and on-going vendor management of the supply chain
• Management of staff across procurement and stores area
• Support the business with broader process improvement projects around the company ERP system

Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management or Materials Management experience
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
• Experience of managing/supervising staff, or the ability to do so
• MRP/ERP literacy
• MCIPS/Degree - desirable

Barclay Meade acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Barclay Meade and may assist with processing your application.