ADEY, the market leader in the provision of residential water treatment products for closed loop heating and cooling systems in the UK, is looking for a Procurement Manager to join the team.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Procurement Manager will oversee assigned strategic sourcing activities, end to end sourcing from project inception, sourcing and tendering, contract negotiation, execution, implementation and performance management of contracts and suppliers. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with key business stakeholders, both local and group, to ensure alignment with operational objectives and business policy requirements.
This role is pivotal in ensuring ADEY continues to perform well and overcomes future supply challenges, whilst adhering to policies and procedures; therefore, a strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and ability to understand technical concepts are crucial for success.
ADEY is one of the businesses in the Climate Management Solutions portfolio within Genuit Group, listed on the FTSE 250.
Responsibilities:
Provide global and tailored market cost indices to manage and reduce price fluctuations and drive a value for money baseline in all negotiation engagements
Develop and maintain procurement, risk and capacity strategies aligned to achieving the operational strategic objectives & targets for improvement
Build, manage and run tenders to provide cyclic foundation for the value for money baseline and to drive market competitive procurement
Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring best possible commercial terms achieved e.g. price, balance of risk, duration, payment terms, value for money or delivery, without comprising quality and customer satisfaction
Provide inputs to the overarching operational strategy and action plans
Deliver operational and functional Key Performance Indicators, including reporting progress to stakeholders, ensuring the procurement message is clearly articulated
Provide in-depth, accurate analysis of tenders, cost, risk, capacity, capability, global and macro events
Continually research the global supply base to feed our sourcing pool and assess capabilities, capacity, competence, and culture. Visiting potential and existing suppliers is a given
Routinely re-evaluate existing critical suppliers and refresh all linked strategies and plans
Develop and deliver strategic sourcing and cost-improvement projects, to drive savings and value to the company
Ensure compliance with group procurement policies and procedures
Collaborate with the wider procurement team to assist and improve performance and sharing of best practice
Stakeholder Management
No direct reports
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
Monitor the completion of assigned and delegated tasks to ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
The Person:
Proven procurement experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment; delivering value for money and cost reduction
Business case and strategy creation
Experience of operating within a Matrix and Group Structure
Legal and contractual experience in negotiating, writing, and managing supplier contracts
Understands market drivers and indices that affect the purchase and cost pricing
Global sourcing and import/export compliance
Project and Change Management experience
Entrepreneurial and able to take advantage of opportunities
Experience of working with lean practices desirable
Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial capabilities
Strong people engagement & collaboration engagement style
Microsoft Office competent
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree or equivalent (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar)
Professional procurement or supply chain qualification; MCIPS or equivalent
The Benefits
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Pension contribution matched up to 8%
Life Assurance 3x base salary
Private health scheme
Genuit sharesave scheme