Procurement Manager

Our client designs and manufacturers engineered products .

They are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for the UK based office in central Buckinghamshire to manage and develop international procurement activities across the business, planning and forecasting multi-currency products globally.

The role requires a qualified individual capable of maintaining and improving the current purchasing structure by developing the supplier base, implementing supplier contracts, driving cost-down negotiations and UK and overseas supplier visits for compliance with ISO Standards.

A key focus will be to ensure products, material and services are delivered on-time in full by analysing data, forecasts and utilising planning spreadsheet alongside the current ERP system.

The role reports to the Operations Director and has one direct report, a Purchasing Assistant.

Key Objectives & Targets

• To streamline and improve the current planning process
• To develop supplier negotiations to achieve improved services and cost-down
• To ensure supplier compliance with standards and policies
• To ensure best use of currencies in a fluctuating market
• To support departments through the procurement process to ensure structure and discipline in order to provide the best possible service
• To champion the use, structure and housekeeping of the ERP system
• To plan and manage departmental training to ensure continuous improvement
• To set and manage departmental KPl's
• Communicate effectively and proficiently with suppliers and across the business
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of work and reporting
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and Company requirements

Key Competencies & Requirements

• Demonstrable managerial experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
• Suitable purchasing qualifications required
• Long-term product planning experience required
• In-depth ERP experience essential
• CRM user experience preferable but not essential
• Technically minded and able to get involve in detail
• Commercially focused and a decision maker
• Strong management and motivational skills
• Excellent communication skills