Procurement Manager

Title : Purchasing Manager

Manpower is proud to be working closely with a prominent client in the manufacturing industry.

Job Description :

· Responsible for procurement budget of 12.0 million pounds pa. plus stocks of 1.0~2.0 million pounds.

· Implement a fully functional live-stock system and integrated warehouse.

· Establish comprehensive sourcing, purchasing and inventory control processes.

· Review/Renegotiate all supplier contracts to achieve significant cost saves approx. 0.5~1.0 million pounds pa.

· Actively contribute to the Management Team on company-wide challenges and issues.

· Represent supply management on R&D's new product development initiatives taking a leadership role for coordination of supply management responsibilities.

· Develop supply base contracts and expand scope of current areas of supply (especially on single-source contracts).

· Identify and develop potential suppliers in support of growth and operational efficiency objectives.

· Negotiate supply agreement terms with new and existing suppliers.

· Oversees the writing, review, awarding, and negotiating contracts in a cost efficient way.

· Perform research on market changes, market forces, pricing, supply problems and develop and screen complex product specifications in order to make purchasing decisions.

· Investigate trends in pricing and availability of typical materials, goods and services.

· Lead project procurement planning, including recommendations on procurement timing and quantities.

· Leverage emerging low cost economies (eg. China, India etc.) through alternative sourcing options.

· Coordinate and administer supply agreements with on-going supply partners.

· Overhaul the warehousing process; consolidate physical stocks and establish a goods issuance procedure

· Manage stock to optimal levels; realize inventory cost efficiencies in raw material and work in progress

Candidate Requirements:

· Strategic thinker and ability to contribute at the seniority of the Management Team level.

· Strong leadership skills; be able to drive change and process improvements.

· Excellent communication skills; listening and interfacing skills with senior management, suppliers and the ability to provide guidance and mentoring to staff.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under frequent changing priorities.

· Demonstrated project management experience driving to successful project completion.

· Computer literacy including Word and Excel

Specific :

· At least 10 years work experience showing solid progression (including management experience) with 3-5 years hands on experience in manufacturing purchasing environment with a small to medium size company, preferably related to buying/management experience in building equipment components and materials.

· Background in lean manufacturing processes and a working knowledge of MRP & ERP systems.

· Convincing overall management-level awareness and understanding of the goals and objectives of the contracts & procurement function; the ability to define, initiate and fully implement actions necessary to achieve procurement functional excellence

· Strong project management skills as well as contract development and international sourcing.

· Superior negotiating skills: proven relationship management skills, along with a track record of successful negotiations of agreements.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year