Your new company
A truly unique manufacturing company based in Merseyside is seeking a driven, ambitious and commercially astute Procurement Manager to join their team as the company continues to grow. The business has experienced significant growth and sustained success, and they need an experienced procurement professional to lead the function.
Your new role
My client is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Procurement Manager to join their expanding Supply Chain department. This is a newly created role designed to optimise supplier performance and oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of supplier relationships. The Procurement Manager will play a crucial part in ensuring that suppliers deliver exceptional value-for-money services while managing and mitigating commercial risks, and setting up structured procurement policies within the company.
As the Procurement Manager, you will:
* Establish formalised procurement processes and policies.
* Manage a Junior Buyer who has day-to-day operational procurement responsibilities.
* Manage the preparation and execution of subcontracts, both with existing partners and through tendering activities.
* Ensure contracts are legally sound.
* Minimise risks during contract negotiations and ensure they are fully understood before agreement.
* Oversee the contract authorisation process in accordance with competence guidelines.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review contracts, ensuring the supplied goods or services meet the agreed terms.
* Conduct contract reviews with suppliers when necessary.
* Negotiate terms for direct materials, including warranty and liability terms, as well as stocking/inventory obligations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across the UK, Europe, and globally.
* Identify and address commercial and business risks related to your suppliers.
* Develop and implement the Supplier Management Policy and Due Diligence framework.
* Secure supply contingency plans based on identified risks.
What you'll need to succeed
* A strong procurement background gained within a manufacturing / engineering environment
* A strong working knowledge of contracts and contract management
* Demonstrable experience of delivering tangible cost savings through procurement activity
* Experience of managing and coaching more junior procurement colleagues
* Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship management skills
* Ideally CIPS qualified, but this is not essential
* Strong communication skills
* Ideally, you will be experienced using SAP or other MRP/ERP systems
What you'll get in return
* Competitive starting salary between £50,000-60,000 depending on relevant experience
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Death in service
* Employee assistance programme
* Early finish on a Friday!
What you need to do now
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