Executive Procurement Manager

1 day ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Procurement Manager to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd. This strategic role offers a great opportunity for career growth and development in the automotive industry.

As an Executive Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategies for specific commodities, staying up-to-date on market developments and potential suppliers. You will lead and manage a small team of buyers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and expertise to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have a solid purchasing background within a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment and thrive in a strategic role with proven people management expertise. You will need to evaluate cost data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and positively impact procurement performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and develop strategies for specific commodities, staying up-to-date on market developments and potential suppliers.
  • Lead and manage a small team of buyers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and expertise to deliver high-quality results.
  • Evaluate cost data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and positively impact procurement performance.
  • Negotiate total costs and contracts with current and potential suppliers.
  • Apply tools and techniques to close cost gaps while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • Manage supplier performance and development activities.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration.
  • Support the quality department in achieving full Quality Approval.
  • Strive for internal and supplier process improvement, focusing on business 'Best Practice' initiatives.
  • Identify supplier risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
  • Lead and promote strong supplier relationships.
  • Play an instrumental role in achieving business objectives, meeting, or exceeding defined goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Prior experience as a Strategic Buyer or similar role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment is essential.
  • Proven understanding of the strategic role of procurement and ability to work at this level.
  • Expertise with supplier development and evaluation.
  • Strong people management expertise with a focus on leadership and development.
  • Effective time management, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • A valid driving license and willingness to travel as required.

We offer a highly competitive salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside hybrid working, early finish on Fridays, and comprehensive benefits package.



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