Procurement Manager

SF Recruitment are currently looking for a Procurement manager to join an established company based in the North Birmingham area.

Key Responsibilities are:
- This is a key role working closely with Customers' Operations to secure the most suitable, cost effective method of operation and service provider for each country, region, lane and mode of transport.
- Research alternative freight options to generate cost saving opportunities, as well as have ownership of the carrier strategy for the contract-Short, medium, long term objectives; feeding it and aligning to procurement activities.
- Run different sourcing activities in line with account sourcing strategy. Negotiate with service providers to gain the most competitive rates whilst adhering to specific service requirements of the customer's operation. Implement contracts with providers in line with customer's contracts template.
- Responsible for carriers contract negotiation ensuring all carriers recommended to the customer have agreed to the terms and conditions, with full contractual documentation set agreed, signed and recorded as per customer's agreed process.

Required:
- Experience in multi modal transport operations, freight forwarding - DGF / Express / Freight.
- Experience in LLP operations in Supply Chain division.
- Previous Supervisory or Management experience in Freight Forwarding and or a logistics environment experience.
- Customer relationship management skills - Senior Account Management experience.