Strategic Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


BradfordonAvon, United Kingdom Simple Recruitment (South West) Ltd Full time
About Us

We are Simple Recruitment (South West) Ltd, a leading recruitment agency based in [location]. We specialise in placing top talent in various industries, including manufacturing, engineering, and procurement.

About the Job

We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our client's team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement function, including sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials to meet production demands.

Main Responsibilities
  • Sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials to meet production demands.
  • Managing the purchasing of both direct and indirect items, raw materials, and packaging services for all departments in alignment with operational requirements.
  • Adjusting and re-phasing deliveries, expediting when necessary to meet project deadlines.
  • Maintaining and updating procurement parameters (supplier lead times, safety stocks, yields) within ERP system.
  • Collaborating with the ERP Manager to ensure the system is effectively configured and utilised to streamline procurement workflows, data accuracy, and reporting.
  • Expediting purchase orders and maintaining accurate records of purchases, materials, and suppliers.
  • Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms to secure the best position for SVI.
  • Cultivating and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and addressing and resolving any quality issues.
  • Working in collaboration with the Production Manager to lead a small procurement team, setting goals and driving performance.
  • Working closely with the Production Manager and engineering team to forecast material needs based on production schedules and project timelines.
  • Introducing new processes and procedures within the purchasing function.
  • Collaborating with engineering, production, and design/development teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
  • Working with finance to process invoices, resolve discrepancies, and manage budget allocations.
  • Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
  • Being committed to learning new skills, adapting to change, and staying updated with best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
What You'll Get
  • A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience).
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, workplace pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee assistance programme, cycle to work and home & tech schemes.
Requirements
  • You will have a strong background in manufacturing and engineering.
  • Have a growth mindset and can show a professional approach to your work and a genuine 'can do' attitude.
  • You will have proven experience as a Procurement Manager within manufacturing engineering or an industrial sector.
  • You have gained a recognised degree level (or equivalent) qualification and hold membership of a relevant professional body e.g. CIPS.
  • You can demonstrate a strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management principles.
  • You are highly organised, proactive, and can support teams to enable fast problem solving with a 'one-team' mentality.
  • Together with good numeracy, you are proficient in using Microsoft packages including Excel and ERP systems for planning and procurement.
  • You possess strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a focus on long-term supplier partnerships.
  • You are commercial astute with a proven ability to manage cost.
  • In addition, we are looking for someone who has a natural ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
Other Details
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week.
  • Location: Bradford on Avon.


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