Senior Procurement Manager/ Senior Business Procurement Partner (Indirect) - Manufacturing
Multiple Locations - Peterborough, Oxford, or Carlisle
Salary - £60,000 - Circa £65,000 approx + Bonus + Benefits
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established, large organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. They are recognised for their strong presence in their field and commitment to maintaining high operational standards.
Description
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage the UK procurement division for a global manufacturer. You will need to be both strategic and be hand-on in the role ad you will lead on all procurement / supply chain activities. You will be managing multiple categories which include packaging, repair materials, consumables, services, transport/ logistic, and warehousing. You must have experience working in this category area, but the biggest spend is within transport/ logistics/fleet and facilities management.
Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives.
Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry regulations.
Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with operational goals.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to maintain quality standards.
Manage procurement budgets and report on expenditure.
Profile
A successful Senior Procurement Manager should have:
Proven experience in procurement within the industrial, packaging or manufacturing sector.
Experience of category management - You will be managing multiple categories which include packaging, repair materials, consumables, services, transport/ logistic and warehousing
Strong knowledge of procurement practices and supply chain management.
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
Ability to develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing and mentoring teams to achieve objectives.
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.Job Offer
Competitive salary in the range of £55,000 to circa £65,000approx + 15% bonus + benefits
This is a great opportunity, to make the role your own, it has lots of scope to develop and be able to make an impact. The role is site based as you will be dealing with staff and supplies in the factory. It is essential that you can manager stakeholders at all levels and be able to manage supplies, negotiation contracts and deal with write tenders. You will be dealing with end-to-end procurement and be accountable for the supply chain in the UK. You will also with the EMEA region, and some travel will be involved.
This is a chance to make a significant impact within the procurement and supply chain department.
If you are an experienced Senior Procurement Manager looking for an opportunity to excel in the industrial and manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply today