We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Gloucester. Your main role as a Procurement Manager is to manage the Procurement function and associated activities, ensuring that best practice procedures are in place for sourcing, competitive tendering, order book management, contractual agreements and material requirements planning and forecasting. You will function as part of the Procurement Team - providing leadership and management controls to ensure the smooth performance of the procurement team and the wider organisation.
Responsibilities....
To manage the Procurement function, including a small team of Buyers, in the day-to-day execution of procurement activities including supplier selection, sourcing, competitive tendering, order book management, and material requirements planning and forecasting
To develop and implement documented procedures and processes that ensure robust controls are in place in support of procurement activities and controlled as part of the Business Management System(s)
To lead the development of a Procurement strategy and formulate the ensuing ‘day-to-day' deployment plan which will meet the financial, strategic and performance requirements.
To deliver the Procurement strategy in a robust and profitable manner, fully integrating actions and delivery with the respective Sales & Marketing, and Production Operations plans and requirements
To develop, manage and lead the strategy, focused on performance improvement, supplier rationalization, supplier portfolio contract implementation for improved service and landed / total cost reduction
To perform routine analyses of spend, run reports, and identify opportunities to drive cost saving initiatives, promoting, and supporting business cost reduction activities
To monitor inventory levels, supporting organisational cashflow targets, and interface with Logistics to ensure Goods-In and Supplier invoicing / payment processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner
To develop, maintain, and report Key Performance Indicators for the Procurement team, Suppliers, and external Providers as applicable
To negotiate orders, contracts, frame agreements and supporting Service Level Agreements (SLA's) in support and alignment business requirements, Procurement strategy, and Customer defined needs, leading to contract award
To develop the appropriate systems, processes, procedures, and tools necessary to support the robust delivery of the purchasing targets and to ensure that processes are aligned, standardized, and integrated across the business
Responsible for Direct & Indirect Procurement
Requirements
MCIPS qualified (or working towards CIPS level 4 Minimum would be advantageous)
Minimum 5 + years' experience holding senior position within Procurement
Proficient in the application and use of ERP / MRP systems
Experience of building Procurement and Material Planning systems and procedures
Ability to demonstrate a strong track record in procurement and leadership
Be able to work autonomously and independently to ensure alignment with cross functional teams
Well organised with a structured and logical approach to problem solving
Hours: 08.00 till 17.00, Monday to Friday
Benefits
Salary- £40,000- £50,000
Private healthcare
Life insurance at 3x salary
25 days Annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Free parking
Pension
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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