Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Hays Full time £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Your new company

An innovative and fast-growing technology company in Stockport is seeking a dynamic and motivated Procurement Manager to join their friendly team and drive the function forwards. The business has received significant funding in recent years, which has helped to fuel its growth and impressive success, and the company has grown from strength to strength. If you're a procurement professional with experience of sourcing hardware and software, and you're seeking a role with a forward-thinking and growing company, then please continue reading... this could be the ideal opportunity for you

Your new role

The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in strategic purchasing, supplier relationship management, logistics and asset management across the business. You'll take ownership of the overall procurement strategy of the company to ensure that value for money is being delivered and that contracts and suppliers are being effectively managed. Working closely with your network of global suppliers, you will strategically manage these relationships to work in partnership with them, and you will run RFQs and RFPs and will conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure the best value. You will predominantly be managing spend within the IT Hardware and Software category, but you will also get involved in indirect spend too, giving you exposure to a broad range of categories. As Procurement Manager, you will also ensure compliance with ISO27001 and ISO14001, and you will also oversee global shipping across multi-modal transport - this will involve working with customs brokers to ensure a smooth import, export and customs compliance process.

What you'll need to succeed

  • A proven background in hardware or software procurement
  • Supplier relationship management and contract management experience
  • Experience of tendering and supplier selection
  • Experience of using ERP systems
  • Knowledge of ISO27001 and ISO14001, ideally with SOC II as well
  • Confident negotiator who is able to drive cost savings
  • Experience in global shipping, logistics and working with customs brokers

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive starting salary between £45,000-50,000 depending on relevant experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Your birthday off work
  • Competitive share options
  • Salary sacrifice scheme including cycle to work and electric vehicle scheme
  • Flexible working environment
  • Hybrid work - 3 days in the office in Stockport, 2 days working from home

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Desired Skills and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must bring demonstrable experience in ICT / technology procurement including software and hardware. You will also need to have proven experience of supplier relationship management and contract management.

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