Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

Define and develop Procurement strategy
- Manage, lead and develop the Procurement Team, agreeing objectives and measurable targets.
Manage supply chain and ensure quality controls are in place and risks to the business are mitigated.
- Agree and manage PPV and cost down projects to achieve agreed targets.
- Provide monthly updates on KPIs at meetings to include PPV forecasting to Finance and the management team on raw material spend, development projects and high spend areas.
- Have strategic and category buying responsibility for key materials, ensuring pricing movements are capitalised upon and working capital is managed to optimal levels.
- Responsible for working capital on components and raw material working with the Operations department to control and set optimal levels.
- Work with stakeholders across the business to ensure that Departmental procedures and processes, supply agreements and documentation are in place and fit for purpose.
- Work closely with Engineering to ensure component specifications are defined and assist in procurement aspects aligned to NPD activity and product improvement objectives
- Review and authorise all ECNs for Procurement Department.
- Lead by example and be an ambassador for company values.
- Perform any other duties as and when required.

Person Specification:
CIPS qualification

Experience & Knowledge 5 years' experience as a Procurement professional in a manufacturing environment

A sound grasp of engineering disciplines around specification, NPD, PI activity

Demonstrable knowledge on a variety of supply categories

Experience in developing and leading a Procurement department

People management experience

Experience reporting into senior management level providing business intelligence and forecasting information

Experience in setting and developing strategy

Experience in stock management and control

Abilities & Skills:
Proven negotiation skills

Passion for reducing costs and identifying cost saving opportunities.

Strong influencing skills at senior levels

Self-Starter with excellent organisational skills and 'can do' attitude

Team management and people skills

Strategic thinker



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