Procurement and Asset Manager

I am working exclusively with a fast growing PE backed business in Crewe to recruit an experienced Procurement and Asset Manager.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• To determine the best procurement strategy to support the expected sharp growth in the business through both organic and acquisitive growth in the next 3-5 years.

• To create a PSL for all key spend categories and manage internal adherence after creation

• To manage & direct third-party suppliers/service providers

• To be the centre of all procurement activities including all any procedural change, business improvement and tender processes.

• To support the COO/CEO in the management of the external spend

• To support the Sales Director in future bid works with up to date procurement data

• Manage the portfolio of assets in the most efficient and cost effective way

• Ensure adherence with the Capital Expenditure Policy

• Create a PSL for assets, limiting spend to a "handful" of critical suppliers

• Manage the servicing of the portfolio in the most cost-effective way

• To be a member of the board management team of the business

• To provide technical advice to all levels within the business on procurement and assets

• To manage external suppliers/service providers against contracted SLAs and costs

• Provide Senior Management with MI regarding benefits from procurement deals

• Provide Senior Management with MI regarding the asset portfolio

• Train and educate operational teams to comply with the PSL

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong background in procurement & asset management, in a business with £50m+ turnover and 1000+FTE

• Experience in running change management programmes

• Experience in running end to end tender processes from RFQ through ITT to BAFO

• B2B services background

• Team managed scale of 5+ minimum

• Highly driven

• Completer finisher

• Strong people-orientated individual

• Senior management team experience

This role would suit a Procurement Manager seeking a wider role in a business which is expected to grow sharply within the next 3 to 5 years.

Competitive salary plus car and performance related incentives for the successful candidate.