Procurement Director

Butler Ross is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Director to oversee the procurement function and team in Melton Mowbray. This role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000.

This permanent position requires a professional with previous procurement/purchasing experience managing a team within a manufacturing organisation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Establishing effective procurement processes and leading the oversight of site-specific purchases.
• Negotiating and managing various supplier relationships, from short-term to long-term strategic partnerships.
• Driving continuous improvements, risk mitigation, and innovation in supplier management practices.
• Creating and reporting purchasing metrics.
• Ensuring quality control and maintaining company standards for stock.
• Communicating with internal departments regarding quality, delivery, and/or price concerns.
• Managing end-to-end procurement including tenders, negotiation, contract management, and spend data analysis.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Procurement/Purchasing Manager within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing a team (small or large).
• Solid knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
• Extensive experience with Excel.
• A valid UK driving license.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this role is £50k-£55k, fully on-site and offering no hybrid working arrangement.

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