Supply Chain Manager

3 weeks ago

Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom FI Real Estate Management Ltd Full time

FI Real Estate Management Ltd stands as one of the UK's prominent commercial property firms, offering specialized teams in Asset Management, Property Management, Facilities Management, and Project Management.

We are in search of a Procurement Manager who will be instrumental in establishing and supervising our sourcing capabilities while managing all facets of the supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adopt a proactive approach in managing the workload of team members, with plans to expand the procurement team as necessary.
  • Align procurement activities with the company’s Quality Management System, emphasizing continuous improvement.
  • Formulate, execute, and enhance purchasing strategies.
  • Maintain positive supplier relationships and manage the supplier database, purchasing records, and related documentation.
  • Oversee ERP system purchase requirements for ongoing projects and coordinate inventory control to meet inventory needs.
  • Establish supplier frameworks.
  • Conduct thorough research to identify optimal products and suppliers based on value, delivery timelines, and quality.
  • Facilitate tender processes, assess bids, and provide recommendations based on commercial and technical criteria.
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts while monitoring service quality.
  • Track the status of all active purchase orders and assist the team with expediting as needed.
  • Keep key stakeholders informed about all procurement activities.
  • Train new hires and junior team members on the purchasing process and the purchasing system.
  • Develop strategies to achieve cost savings and meet supplier performance targets.
  • Manage supplier communications regarding non-conforming goods.

Essential Experience:

  • Proven experience as a purchasing/procurement supervisor or manager.
  • Background in the Facilities Management industry.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
  • Experience in managing bids and tenders.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand material specifications and components.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Possession of a full current driving license.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience in a facilities and construction environment, focusing on facilities management contracts.
  • Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for project management and cost analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of Hard FM and Soft FM services.
  • Familiarity with Yardi software is advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

  • Confident and assertive.
  • Highly organized with leadership capabilities.
  • Dynamic and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
  • Ownership mentality.
  • Excellent financial and numerical skills with strong negotiation abilities.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skilled in building relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Willingness to acquire new skills.
  • Strong people management and communication skills.
  • Flexibility in working hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in IT, particularly the 365 suite.

Qualifications:

Possession of an industry-recognized purchasing qualification, such as CIPS level 4/5 or a similar credential.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving cost efficiencies, we encourage you to consider this exciting opportunity as a Procurement Manager.

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