Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom British Valve & Actuator Association Full time

The Purchasing Manager plays a pivotal role in the production process at Alco Valves Group. Their responsibilities include sourcing high-quality equipment, goods, and services at competitive prices. This involves overseeing supply chain management and procurement on a global scale, requiring strong negotiation, networking, and analytical skills. The Purchasing Manager must also consider factors such as sustainability, risk management, and ethical issues. This role is crucial to the company's success, as a significant portion of revenue is spent on purchasing materials. The Purchasing Manager can make a substantial impact on cost savings and profit.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducting research to identify the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules, and quality
  • Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building relationships with them
  • Negotiating and agreeing contracts, monitoring their progress, and checking the quality of service provided
  • Dealing with outsourcing and purchasing from overseas and low-cost countries
  • Keeping contract files and using them as references for the future
  • Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth
  • Consolidating the supplier base to support continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery
  • Negotiating and implementing business plans, contracts, and agreements in accordance with the company's objectives, policies, and procedures
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining department policies and procedures to reflect best practices and meet corporate policies and procedures
  • Producing reports and statistics using computer software
  • Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
  • Managing and coordinating purchasing activities related to cost, delivery, and quality performance
  • Resolving supplier quality concerns, ensuring timely and effective containment and long-term resolution of each concern
  • Training and leading employees reporting to this position

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing role
  • Able to bring a new dimension to procurement activities
  • Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques
  • High competency level in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
  • Full driving license required

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • 33 days annual leave made up of flexible and statutory holidays
  • Access to a Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme after probation

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