Job Title: Lead Procurement Manager
A strategic Lead Procurement Manager is required for our market-leading, award-winning engineering client based in the Aylesbury region, commutable from Oxford. The role offers an excellent salary of circa £60k-£65k+, depending on experience, along with excellent company benefits including an annual bonus and a comprehensive pension scheme. This is an opportunity to join an established, reputable company.
Role Overview
This role is suitable for a forward-thinking supply chain professional with strong knowledge of agile methodologies and experience leading agile, multi-disciplinary teams in supply chain delivery and supplier management. It provides a platform to develop efficient, modern procurement technologies and innovative processes to streamline current procedures. Now is an excellent time to advance your procurement management career in this dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Skills and Experience
* Proven procurement management experience within engineering, manufacturing, or technical industries, including leading procurement teams and managing procurement processes.
* Strong knowledge and application of agile methodologies, with experience leading and motivating procurement teams.
* Excellent supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management, including budget and spend control.
* Desirable: Experience with integrating AI technologies and innovative solutions to modernize procurement processes.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a strategic procurement plan and supply chain roadmap, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, sustainability standards, and ethical values.
* Lead the modernization of procurement systems, utilizing AI, data analytics, and supplier portals to minimize disruptions and enhance efficiency.
* Motivate, lead, manage, and develop the procurement team, fostering knowledge sharing, professional growth, and contributing to company success.
Further details and a full job description will be provided to suitable candidates upon application. To apply, please send your CV, salary expectations, availability, and a brief explanation of how you meet the Lead Procurement Manager criteria. Don't miss out!
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