Procurement Manager

Job Description

I am recruiting a Procurement Manager to join a growing manufacturing business based in Ellesmere Port. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional to head up a busy Procurement and Planning team during atime of rapid expansion.The successful candidate will have a track record of driving performance, maximising value within supply chains and developing robust procurement strategies to support business growth. You will have good operational knowledge of production planning and managinginventory within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be a leader with a clear strategic vision and the energy and determination to deliver this through maximising the strengths of your team and supply base. You will need to be hands on in managinga range of commodities and products.

• You will be responsible for defining the strategy for the group procurement department, ensuring robust supply chains and partnerships are in place to maximise value and minimise costs.
• As an enthusiastic and driven manager your ability to look at issues differently sets you apart along with your ability to clearly cascade your strategy within your department, ensuring clear objectives and targets are set and managed against KPIs.
• You will champion your team and mentor and coach to ensure optimum results.
• You will be a superior negotiator who will be responsible for managing key areas of direct and indirect spend.
• You will continuously analyse and interpret market intelligence to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Within the New Product Development process, you will ensure your team is onboarding the best suppliers and processes within budget and time requirements.
• Your knowledge of not only procurement but production planning and inventory management will enable you to orchestrate the activities of the planning and inventory functions to ensure the right level of stock is available to meet customer demands.
• You will take full commercial accountability for delivering results against the strategy set for the department, including cost savings, category spend, inventory value, supplier performance etc.
• Responsibility for a team of 5 including 2 Senior Buyers and 3 Planners.

Skills & Attributes that are required for this role:

• 5 years experience in procurement with at least 2-years experience in managing a team.
• Experience in an automotive or manufacturing business.
• Exceptional Negotiations Skills
• Experience of production planning and inventory management
• Degree educated with MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to multitask and prioritise which allows you to deliver on commitments made and do what you say you will do.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working for those who wish to (3 days office, 2 days at home)
• Potential to earn profit related bonus (after qualifying period)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Funded training and development opportunities to support you in your role.

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