Procurement Manager

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As a Procurement Manager you will 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.

To 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.

The role is from 08.00 till 17.00, Monday to Friday, with 45 Minutes for lunch.

Holiday allowance is 25 working days plus bank holidays

Role:

• Exercise the highest degree of discretion and professionalism, when dealing with sensitive / restricted data and information
• 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
• Conduct supply chain market analysis as appropriate
• Aligning Sourcing Strategies to Business Goals and Objectives

Qualifications

• MCIPS qualified (or working towards CIPS level 4 Minimum would be advantageous)

Essential:

• Minimum 5 + years’ experience holding senior position within Procurement
• A sound commercial awareness
• Experience of managing a Procurement team with a variety of skills
• Proficient in the application and use of ERP / MRP systems
• Experience of building Procurement and Material Planning systems and procedures
• Experience within a fast-paced production environment requiring an essential need for a responsive supply base
• Confident to work independently and be the company contact for small, medium, and large volume supplier accounts
• 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

Desirable:

• Relevant manufacturing industry experience and/or furniture industry
• Experience with Acumatica or a similar ERP system
• Experience within NPI and associated processes
• Desired knowledge of global supply chain – experience with low-cost regions, Eastern Europe/Asia

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gloucester, Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person