Job Ref: 213031467

Date: 2021-01-17 19:09:55

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Fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturing business as a Procurement Manager to help assist with driving business growth.

Client Details

Our client is a global industrial manufacturing business who are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their growing purchasing department.

Description

Manage the portfolio of suppliers, including the negotiation of clear and commercially secure contracts for new and existing suppliers.
Develop and maintain a globally structured supply base de-risking supply with dual source strategies for all sensitive commodity types.
Develop and maintain supply base KPI's and performance feedback systems to ensure the ongoing development of suppliers.
Identify areas of opportunity, initiate & implement new purchasing strategies in conjunction with senior colleagues. Working with the Value Engineering team to realise cost reduction and value initiatives throughout all commodity types and supply partners.
Research, audit and select suitable competent and competitive vendors for the development of strategic partnerships based on total cost.
Develop, maintain & audit an approved primary supplier base on their financial stability, technical, commercial, quality, delivery and support abilities.
Support New Product Introduction projects through to proven / secure implementation.
Conduct supplier development and recovery meetings / projects in line with the group needs.
Develop and maintain ordering methods, rolling delivery schedules, the materials control and purchasing planning parameters on the company's manufacturing software system (MRP).
Verification, investigation, and resolution of MRP purchasing / schedule related issues.Profile

Extensive experience in a senior position in purchasing / commodity management or supply chain management role in industrial manufacturing environment
Experience and ability to travel and operate within a global marketplace
Highly competent and experienced in the negotiation of contracts and conditions
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including a high level of presentation skills (verbal & written)
Able to work on own initiative and make decisions based on overall business requirements and best practice
Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure whilst maintaining a calm, prioritised and structured approach to all tasks/issues
Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is preferable
Conversant with lean manufacturing tools
Computer literate in Microsoft office and manufacturing software systems (i.e. MRP)Job Offer

You will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and the opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a global manufacturing business

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