Strategic Procurement Controller

14 hours ago


Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom Imperial Workforce Full time

**Strategic Procurement Controller**

**Package** up to £40,000 plus 33 days holiday, pension etc

**Location**: Newton Aycliffe

**Type**: Permanent

**Hours**: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours

Imperial Professionals are currently recruiting for one of our key clients based in Newton Aycliffe who are looking to recruit a Strategic Procurement Controller one a full time, permanent basis.

**Duties**:
Lead on the development and deployment of the Strategic Procurement Strategy in line with the wider Business Strategy.

Work with external suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to satisfy specific demands and requirements in an efficient and effective manner.

Build agile and effective supply chains.

Identify new suppliers and global supply chain routes and undertake contractual negotiations - including pricing - for products and/or services.

Build highly effective relationships and conduct ongoing supplier relationship management, including contract management and negotiations.

Monitor supplier performance measures for new vendors, working with the QA Department and suppliers on Non-Conformance Resolution and corrective action plans.

Undertake proactive supplier risk management with the development and deployment of mitigation plans.

Manage / refine the strategic supplier evaluation and selection process.

Own the cost of complex Bill of Materials for selected products.

Support the procurement process for large capital expenditure projects, including vendor selection, negotiation with vendors and writing of Purchasing Agreements.

Support the Business Development, Planning, Quality and Operations teams.

Deliver monthly reports/briefings to the Management Team.

**Requirements**:
Strong procurement background within a manufacturing environment.

CIPS, APICS, ASCM Qualification

Prince2/Project Management Qualification

Experience of Far East Supply Chain

Project management experience

Presentation of information to key stakeholders

For more information, please get in touch with Imperial Professionals



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