Direct Procurement Manager

Direct Procurement Manager- Industry Leading Travel Company- Berkshire/Surrey - £45,000 + FAST TRACKED PROGRESSION

Global Powerhouse in the Travel Industry is looking for a Direct Procurement Manager to look after all their direct procurement categories. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to gain great exposure within the procurement industry and take on increased responsibility. The company are a Fortune 500 firm looking to diversify and grow their procurement function and a currently going through a fruitful transformation.

As Direct Procurement Manager you will:-

• Be responsible for creating category plans for all direct categories, primarily raw materials, industry specific equipment, and MRO
• Representing procurement as part of the bid team to help win new and exciting new projects
• Have an analytical approach to all strategic sourcing, using innovative techniques and basic computer programs e.g. Microsoft Excel
• Be part of a rapidly growing and changing procurement function looking to expand and diversify its sourcing strategies

Direct Procurement Manager Required Background:-

• Some experience managing direct spend within a relevant industry, ideally Automotive, Aerospace, or Procurement Consultancy
• Exposure to a bid management environment, ideally having worked as part of a bid team
• Complete proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a strong analytical background
• Degree +CIPS (beneficial but not essential)

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a direct procurement specialist to take on a great deal of responsibility in a procurement function which offers fantastic exposure and progression opportunities.

To find out more and apply please send your CV to jobsDA@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.

Key Skills: procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, stakeholder management, negotiation, SRM, procurement consultancy, project management, direct procurement, components, aerospace procurement, defence procurement, automotive procurement, Reading, Home Counties, Middlesex, Berkshire