Procurement Manager £55,000 company pension & life assurance B ridgend A re you an experienced Procurement Manager on the lookout for an exciting new challenge with a leading manufacturer? Does the thought of joining a well established, highly reputable firm that can boast an excellent working environment and impressive order book appeal to you? We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to manage, drive, coordinate and oversee the strategic sourcing of goods, raw materials and equipment for a highly successful manufacturer in Bridgend. You will lead a buying team, but you will have your own experience in sourcing from international and domestic markets. As Procurement Manager, you will be working Monday to Friday, to: Research, analyse and forecast current and future buying trends, commodity markets, styles and products with attention to specified target and demographics Research new markets, products and manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on sustainability Identify quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards Negotiate with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals Ensure all required legislation and requirements are met in line with relevant purchase groups Utilise Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to drive performance improvement Negotiate terms of contract with suppliers Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Drive and monitor cost of goods PPV analysis and forward price forecasting. Own and deliver the budget for your specific spend areas. Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation This is an exciting, senior role as an important member of the management team. As well as a competitive salary, you will benefit from a competitive salary, excellent support from the Supply Chain Director and a highly varied, interesting position with great autonomy. For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today. Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.