Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

Leicestershire, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Your new companyYou will be working for a successful manufacturing company who are product leaders in their sector. The organisation are Leicestershire based and salary for this role is circa £50,000.Your new roleIn this new role as a Procurement Manager role you will be managing a small purchasing team and taking ownership of reviewing and improving processes, making a real difference to the way they procure goods and services.Key duties:

  • Responsible for establishing procurement processes.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Negotiate and manage various supplier relationships, from short-term tactical to long-term strategic partnerships.
  • Ensure all procurement activities are ethically sound, legally compliant and align with the Company's values.
  • Drive continuous improvements, risk mitigation and innovation in supplier management practices.
  • Take ownership for managing end-to-end procurement including tenders, negotiation, supplier relationships, contract management and spend data analysis.
  • Deliver key measures, stock value, on-time deliveries and supplier performance.
  • Build positive working positive working relationships across the business and key stakeholders.
  • Undertake due diligence of suppliers, ensuring new suppliers are registered on the supplier database and vetted.
  • Manage purchase records and supplier contracts.
  • Establish quality control and ensure that stock meets Company standards.
  • Work with the Finance team and end users to identify and make improvements in the purchase order and goods received processes.
  • Investigate and resolve the expediting of parts for quality or delivery concerns.
  • Review and analyse material consumption and forecasts to advise on inventory levels.
  • Create and report on purchasing metrics.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and evaluations, and resolve supplier grievances and/ or disputes.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience of working in a Buyer's role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience of negotiating with suppliers
  • Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
  • Proficient in computer skills, especially MS Office and Google applications.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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