Procurement Manager
Location: Golborne (WA3)
Reports to: Head of Procurement Operations
Negotiable Salary
Benefits package: Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen.
About ALPLA: At ALPLA, we stand for high‑quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue‑chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Procurement Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee daily purchasing activities, manage and mentor the procurement team, and ensure the timely and cost‑effective acquisition of goods and services in compliance with organisational policies. You will act as a key link between internal stakeholders, category management, and external suppliers, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant procurement operations across assigned spend areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, train, and mentor a team of procurement specialists. Manage workloads, conduct performance evaluations, and foster professional development.
* Oversee the end‑to‑end procurement cycle, including processing purchase orders, managing requisitions, and ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules.
* Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and address issues such as quality concerns, delivery delays, or payment discrepancies.
* Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and support local and country‑level cost‑saving initiatives. Conduct spend analysis.
* Support the Head of Procurement Operations and Category Managers on procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills And Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field would be advantageous.
* Proven experience in procurement, preferably with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
* Analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
* Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (e.g., D365) and Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
Additional Information
Life assurance from day one
Company Pension Scheme
Subsidised canteen
Training and Development Support
Maternity and paternity pay scheme
Christmas vouchers for you and your children
Long service awards
Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more. A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees. Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists.
How to Apply
Please apply to this position for immediate review. Contact Nathan Turtington, UK Internal Recruiter, for more information.
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