This is a fantastic opportunity to join a manufacturing business in Washington. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with the company’s long-term vision and goals. You will ensure the effective and sustainable procurement of materials goods to support customer satisfaction and drive profitable growth within the business. Responsibilities: * Develop and implement plans to achieve the clients purchasing strategy for the department * Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers to meet the current and future needs of the business * Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate such risks * Manage supplier performance by way of recognising both positive and negative achievements and communicate effectively to promote the pursuit of excellence and best practice both internally and externally * Continuously benchmark suppliers, analyse pricing trends and utilise cost models to defend against price increases, achieve price decreases and best value/total cost of ownership solutions * Effective and timely project management and coordination of Supply Chain activities relating to NPD, Engineering changes and Cost Reduction to the point of production implementation * Responsible for the deployment of procurement strategies, including leading all RFP activities and negotiations for nominated suppliers – bo...