Glencourt Associates is partnering with a reputable Retail Point of Sale company based in the South West to identify a Direct Procurer who will play a pivotal role in their retail furniture rollout initiatives. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing activities on a global scale.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end direct procurement processes, focusing on securing competitive pricing and high-quality retail furniture. With the autonomy to source from anywhere in the world, you will drive cost efficiencies, optimise supplier performance, and ensure supply chain continuity across multiple large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement activities from supplier identification through to contract award, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
* Evaluate and select global suppliers, leveraging international manufacturing strengths to optimise cost, quality, and delivery.
* Manage RFQs, perform cost breakdowns, and conduct comparative analyses to support informed purchasing decisions.
* Negotiate contractual terms, pricing, and payment conditions to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
* Develop sourcing strategies in line with project requirements, volume forecasts, and budget constraints.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners, acting as the primary commercial interface.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, logistics, and quality assurance to ensure procurement aligns with technical and aesthetic specifications.
* Monitor industry trends, raw material costs, and global manufacturing conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
* Conduct supplier audits ensuring compliance with quality, sustainability, and ethical standards.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing lead times and enhancing supplier performance.
* Identify and onboard new manufacturing partners, managing the entire onboarding and auditing process.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Knowledge & Skills
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as woodwork, metalwork, plastics, print, and glass fabrication.
* Expertise in manufacturing costs analysis, value engineering, and sourcing strategies.
* Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and creating effective procurement briefs.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience
* Substantial procurement experience within manufacturing or retail furniture sectors.
* Proven track record in international supplier negotiation and supply chain management.
* Experience reviewing and analysing complex cost data and tenders.
* Previous involvement in large-scale retail furniture production is highly desirable.
If you possess the strategic sourcing expertise, technical insight, and stakeholder management skills to excel in this role, we invite you to apply and contribute to this dynamic retail rollout environment.
If you have not heard from us within 7 days of your application, please consider that your application is a not right for this role.
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