Procurement Manager

JOB ROLE:

• Develop and manage the new Supply Chain Management System to include price capture and accurate price negotiation at tender stage
• Manage all aspects of supply chain activity including both supplier and subcontract selection, from contract concept to completion
• Provide a structured commercial interface with suppliers and subcontractors together with the tendering, purchasing and contract teams
• Develop a comprehensive pre-assessed supply chain database to enable a simplified identification and selection process for potential contract partnership
• Identify key supply chain partners to investigate value engineering potential on individual tender enquiries and contracts
• Negotiate both core and contract specific pricing agreements with our supply chain partners
• Negotiate payment terms and commercial trading agreements (rebates, MDF, MCD etc), with supply chain partners
• Review and monitor supplier and subcontract performance and relationships to ensure standards are maintained and continuously improved
• Hold regular meetings with suppliers regarding market research of new products and services to enhance The Company's standing within the industry
• Identify and establish relationships within solution providers, consultants and designers to maximise potential market opportunities
• Monitor material and service trends to ensure tender submissions accurately project envisaged proving movements throughout the duration of potential contracts
• Support the company in developing and promoting positive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Complete all required actions so that identified suppliers may be added to the Company’s Approved Suppliers List
• Evaluate suppliers proposals against objective criteria to down-select those offering maximum compliance against requirements at best value
• Liaise with Contracts to seek approval of the commercial content and terms and conditions of Supplier’s quotations and proposals.
• Initiate and progress the required actions in the EP system to facilitate the placement of Purchase Orders and/or sub-contracts onto selected suppliers
• Receive and acknowledge Supplier acknowledgements of accepted orders/contracts.
• Monitor purchase orders/sub-contracts for compliance with contracted delivery schedules
• Highlight and/or escalate any supplier delinquency which could give rise to risks to the Company meeting its contractual obligations.
• Ensure onward referral and escalation of any issues requiring senior management involvement.
• Review and comment on the company’s procurement procedures and templates for continuous improvement purposes.
• Manage and accurately forecast required inventory levels for the reseller and distributer network.
• Identify and analyse competitiveness of company products within the reseller network.
• Liaise directly with distributer and reseller personnel to ensure stock holding is at the level appropriate to maximise efficiency whilst minimising rotation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Be Qualified to at least HND (or equivalent) standard in a relevant subject
• CIPS Qualified would be advantageous

Specialised or technical knowledge and skills

• IT literacy especially Microsoft Office and EP applications.
• Commercial awareness.

Types of work experience

• Buying/Purchase Order/contract/subcontract management.
• Purchase order drafting and basic awareness of contract law.
• Price negotiation.
• Export/import control including knowledge of ITAR.
• Able to operate in a multi-project/programme environment.

Personal skills and abilities

• Ability to build relationships with supplier representatives.
• Strong numeracy, administrative and organisational skills.
• Proactive team member.
• Customer focus.
• Flexible approach.
• Initiative, tenacity and logical methods in problem solving.
• Delivery of convincing arguments in support of company position.
• Excellent oral and written communication.Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Collaborative skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid UK Passport and driving license.
• Some overseas travel may be required.
• Ability to work under pressure and extra hours to meet deadlines.