Procurement Manager

4 days ago


Lisburn City Council Northern Ireland, United Kingdom VickerStock Full time £60,000
Purchasing Manager Opportunity

Vickerstock is partnering with a leading Building Materials & Hardware supplier to fill a key role. Before applying, please review the attached documentation carefully. This position has been created due to the company's continued growth and expansion.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary up to £60,000
  • Annual bonus and employee referral scheme
  • 32 days of holiday

In this role, you will:

  • SOURCE and build relationships with key suppliers
  • NEGOTIATE best price and lead times while monitoring performance
  • WORK closely with the procurement team to develop and execute purchasing strategies
  • TRACK and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
  • CRAFT negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
  • PARTNER with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
  • FORECAST price and market trends to identify changes in buyer-supplier power
  • PERFORM cost and scenario analysis, and bench-marking
  • ASSESS, manage, and mitigate risks
  • DETERMINE quantity and timing of deliveries
  • MONITOR and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced purchasing department at a senior level
  • Experience in using MRP/ERP systems
  • Desirable: Experience in buying fixings and fastenings from the far east

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Ray, our Supply Chain specialist.


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