PROCUREMENT AND STORES MANAGER**
Peak District | £60,000 - £65,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement and Stores Manager to join a leading cement manufacturer in the UK, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. This company plays a crucial role in the local economy and is dedicated to driving sustainable growth while producing around 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually. The Procurement and Stores Manager will lead the procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with the Sustainable Procurement Policy and delivering exceptional value for money.
The Procurement and Stores Manager will oversee the entire procurement cycle, manage inventory at the plant, leading a small team of buyers and stores operatives. This role requires excellent communication and influencing skills, as collaboration with various stakeholders is essential to success.
**Responsibilities Included**
- Lead procurement activities for the site, developing a strategic roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Manage the purchasing and stores team, ensuring compliance with audit and operational standards.
- Oversee stores operations and support major site shutdowns by coordinating timely delivery of goods and services.
- Drive procurement excellence through policy development, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
- Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle including spend analysis, tendering, contracting, and supplier management.
**Skills and Attributes**
- Procurement experience in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment; cement industry knowledge is a plus.
- Strong track record of delivering value and setting clear targets in complex operational settings.
- Confident team leader with experience managing buyers and stores operatives.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term procurement plans.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
**Benefits**
- Opportunity to work with the largest cement manufacturer in the UK.
- A chance to contribute to sustainable practices and ethical sourcing within the supply chain.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
If you are an ambitious and competent professional looking for a new challenge as a Procurement and Stores Manager, please submit your CV
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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data