Procurement Manager

Job Description

Procurement Manager | Wigan WN5 | 37.5 hours per week | £35,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experienceOur client is the leading UK manufacturer and distributor of insulated glass consumables to the glazing industry.The companys core values are to be: driven for success, friendly and make the workplace enjoyable; respectful to everyone; teamwork focused; inspiring trust and integrity. All members of staff are to embrace these core values and reflect them ineverything they are involved in and with everyone they come into contact with.Reporting to the Purchasing and Operations Director. The role of the Procurement Manager is to take responsibility for purchasing strategy, ordering materials, components, and equipment, and working with vendors to ensure timely deliveries to the companysfour warehouses and production sites.What can you expect in return

• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Twice yearly Bonus Scheme
• Health and optional Pensions Schemes after a successful probationary period
• Free On-site parking
• Sick pay

Are you the right person for the job

• A proven track record of procurement and excellent knowledge of Purchasing and Supply process
• Self-motivated with great organisational skills
• A proactive approach, able to solve problems, use your initiative and make decisions when necessary
• Demonstrable ability to understand and manage an extensive range of SKUs
• Ability to work collaboratively, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical strengths to work with sales and manufacturing trends in relation to stock forecasting and purchasing
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Speak Fluent English
• Full Driving Licence
• Strong IT skills as well as Maths and English skills are essential
• Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered

You will

• Ensure stock levels are optimised against product sales and production requirements using available I.T software
• Review requisitions and send out a request for quotations and purchase orders to suppliers
• Provide feedback to the wider business on pricing and changes that need to be incorporated to final product costings
• Negotiate with suppliers the best price and delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements
• Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the supplier base
• Monitor the status of orders and resolve any outstanding deliveries and/or invoices
• Maintain the approved supplier database and assist with the risk assessment of suppliers
• Monitor material price fluctuations and update the price volatility tracker
• Attend supplier meetings.
• Travel to company satellite locations and suppliers locations (some overseas travel possible)
• Develop, maintain, and execute a continuous improvement plan for purchasing which minimises stock holding, redundancy, wastage, costs and out of stocks
• Manage the strategic procurement of all raw materials, packaging, and consumables across a manufacturing operation, ensuring full availability to meet customer requirements whilst minimising costs and working capital in line with financial and strategictargets
• Negotiate contracts of supply that provide the best procurement and logistics outcomes to ensure material availability, customer satisfaction and cost competitiveness

Certified as Investors in People, it is this companys policy to train and develop its people. Full training will be given on all systems, processes, and procedures.Only those having the relevant experience should apply and due to the expected response, only selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application.Please note that for GDPR compliance, our client is required to keep any unsuccessful applicant recruitment/selection details for 6 months. Following this period, they will be deleted securely.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable and long-term employment and who wants to be part of a successful and growing privately-owned company established for over 40 years with a reputation of being innovative and a market leaderwithin its field.Our client operates an equal opportunities policy.Whats next Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!Talent Finder is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third-party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basisfor this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm to whom your application has been forwarded to.