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Procurement Manager
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Working for a successful and well-established window and door manufacturer the key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager role will include taking ownership of reviewing and improving processes, and making a real difference to the way goods and services used in the business are procured.
The Procurement Manager will lead on all procurement tenders, owning and embedding good procurement practices to deliver value for money. The Procurement Manager will also develop a procurement work plan for contact renewals.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Responsible for establishing procurement processes and leading the oversight of site-specific purchases.
* Negotiate and manage various supplier relationships, from short-term tactical to long-term strategic partnerships.
* Ensure all procurement activities are ethically sound, legally compliant and align with the Company’s values.
* Drive continuous improvements, risk mitigation and innovation in supplier management practices.
* Take ownership for managing end-to-end procurement including tenders, negotiation, supplier relationships, contract management and spend data analysis.
* Deliver key measures, stock value, on-time deliveries and supplier performance.
* Build positive working positive working relationships across the business and key stakeholders.
* Undertake due diligence of suppliers, ensuring new suppliers are registered on the supplier database and vetted.
* Manage purchase records and supplier contracts.
* Establish quality control and ensure that stock meets Company standards.
* Work with the Finance team and end users to identify and make improvements in the purchase order and goods received processes.
* Investigate and resolve the expediting of parts for quality or delivery concerns.
* Review and analyse material consumption and forecasts to advise on inventory levels.
* Communicate with internal departments regarding quality, delivery, and/ or price concerns.
* Maintain supplier relationships and evaluations and resolve supplier grievances and/ or disputes.
* Actively track price changes and on-time delivery performance of suppliers and outside service providers.
* Communicate with suppliers to manage the supply chain within their capacity and lead times.
* Persuade and influence internal stakeholders to comply with procedures and guidelines, including supporting project implementation activities.
* Provide spend analysis reports and create insightful dashboards.
* Take ownership for sourcing processes, as well as managing the delivery and results, ensuring value for money and customer satisfaction.
Person specification:
* Previous experience of working in a Buyer’s role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
* A valid UK driving license is considered essential.
* Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
* Proficient in computer skills, especially MS Office and Google applications.
* Ability to influence and negotiate.
* Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and presentation skills in order to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
* Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
For more information or to apply please contact Chase Taylor Recruitment quoting reference MM6197Before You Apply
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