Indirect Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


North East England, United Kingdom 1st Executive Full time

Indirect Procurement Manager - North East England - £55K

My client is a global leader in the Automotive / Manufacturing industry and due to a period of continued success, are looking for an indirect Procurement Manager to grow their procurement function in the North East England. They play a significant role in the industry, contributing to both the domestic economy and global market with their innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability.

As the Indirect Procurement Manager, you will be lead the sourcing activities and manage cost-reduction activities for European Logistics Schemes. The logistics procurement team are responsible for a spend of £350 million across Europe, including production parts, spare parts, last mile and aftersales services.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced working environment, where you will directly contribute to the P&L of the company.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Commodity Management of European logistics.
  • Managing supplier relationships to deliver best in class Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, Management and Sustainability.
  • Develop commercial and contractual positions with partners/ suppliers linked with the commodity strategy.
  • Project Management of end-to-end strategic sourcing
  • Lead sourcing activities, managing substantial spend.
  • To strategically manage and develop logistics supplier panel

Desirable:

  • Proven experience in buying, particularly in indirect Purchasing and Procurement.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
  • Proficiency in using procurement and project management tools.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing procurement processes.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

If you have indirect Purchasing and Procurement experience within manufacturing, automotive, or similar industries, please either apply directly to this advert, or get in touch with me at: tom.atkin@1st-exectuvie.com



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