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Procurement Manager

1 month ago

Leicester UK, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Major Recruitment Full time

Procurement Manager


Are you a Procurement Manager looking for a new exciting opportunity? Major Recruitment are working alongside a prestigious client who are a leading player in the food production with a 30 +year heritage developing and manufacturing a range of hand crafted pre-sliced desserts and cakes for restaurants, coffee shops and hotels around the UK and Europe.


As a Procurement Manager you have overall budget responsibility for the department & business unit. Responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing strategy, policy and processes along with the commitment to delivery pre-defined annual savings target.

Key Responsibilities of a Procurement Manager

  • Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.
  • Create and review opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance and deliver best value and business savings.
  • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.
  • Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required including any alignment required to group policy.
  • Utilise appropriate resources including Supplier Development to ensure appropriate supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products.
  • Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
  • Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers.
  • Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues.
  • Review and negotiate existing agreements to optimise commercial terms.
  • Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance
  • Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors


Skills required to be a successful Procurement Manager

  • Proven experience as a procurement or purchasing manager in a similar role in the food production industry or related manufacturing environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement processes experience
  • Outsourcing experience
  • Relationship management experience, ensuring the best deal is obtained, in terms of cost, lead time and service


What’s in it for you?

  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and employee discounts.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic and growing organization.

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