Job Ref: 214630624

Date: 2021-09-10 12:03:53

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Procurement ManagerLocation: Milton Keynes Package: Basic Salary up to £50,0000 (dependent on experience)plus bonus & other excellent PLC company benefits  Sector: Packaging distribution (Retail & Ecommerce, National Accounts)   The CompanyWe, the UK’s largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to come aboard and support our National Accounts (retail division) team out of our Milton Keynes Innovation Lab site. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. Our procurement functionality is a vital part of our solution offering and we continually invest in the professional development of our team including CIPS accredited training. The Procurement Manager Role  Reporting to the Sales Director and directly supporting the Business Development Director within our National Accounts team, you will play an integral part in providing solutions to new customers (major retail brands), using all of your experience and knowledge of the corrugate and protective packaging market. It would be advantageous, but not essential, to have knowledge of the design process to ensure the correct materials and products are sourced at best price to enable fulfillment of the customer brief. You will often be juggling several key customer projects, and all of this will be done whilst upholding our company wide National procurement strategy. This will be a varied role with a wide span of duties and direct involvement with a range of internal & external stakeholders. You will also be the line manager to one buyer who will report to you directly. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours a week Monday-Friday. Procurement Manager Key Duties
Management & development of supplier base to deliver maximum service for lowest cost and in line with KPI requirements
Maintaining and developing key supplier/manufacturer relationships to source materials and product
Staying abreast of the client brief and liaising with the National Account Managers to ensure full understanding of the proposed design process and how this will impact on materials/products required
Work closely with Business Development Director to help input to new business proposals and projects
Ensuring all purchasing transactions are carried out in the most cost effective manner
Ensure effective communication of the purchasing strategy throughout the national accounts retail division
Management and responsibility of the ‘On Time In Full measurement’ for business area and associated customers
Liaising with central procurement teams to ensure strategy reflects that of the wider company
Effective management of any tender processes
Direct line management of one buyer and all that this entails
Undertake reporting & statistical analysis in relation to associated projects and any new product lines

Do you have the correct profile?We welcome applications from experienced procurement professionals who have a minimum of two years’ experience in relation to corrugate and/or design lead packaging solutions. Previous exposure to working with or alongside a national sales/national accounts function and/or major retail customers would be distinctly advantageous although not essential. You will already ideally have enjoyed experience in line with most if not all the key duties listed above but be keen to secure a more varied and expansive role with the scope of progression. Most importantly, you will have a strong yet effective leadership style, commercial acumen, and effective communication & negotiation skills. Performing under pressure and to exacting timeframes will come naturally to you whilst you will pride yourself on your ability to forge and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships. It may also be in your thinking that you would like to accelerate your professional development and embark on higher CIPS accredited training, something that we can help to support you with. Our BenefitsWe provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include:- 
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Free parking at many of our site locations
Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Long service awards (5-40 years)
Charitable giving options
Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement. Next StepsThis is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting our favored candidate to commence with us ASAP. (Please note we are holding zoom video-interviews during the pandemic). Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are continuing to adhere to Government guidelines whereby a significant number of our employees are working from home for the time being. Dependent on the precise role you have applied for, it is important to note that this may be a feature of your initial employment with us until Government advice changes and the situation improves. To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven’t heard from us within a fortnight of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

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