Procurement Manager
Location: Deeside
Salary: £52,000-£54,000
Our client is recognised as the global leader in the development, design and manufacture of specialised engineering products. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and progressive company as Procurement Manager - you will be based in an impressive, modern, open-plan office near Deeside.
As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing long-term plans to ensure goods and services critical to business objectives are supplied in a timely manner. You will manage the purchase of all direct and indirect materials to achieve optimal cost and quality results while respecting all regulations and principles of the integrated management system.
Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with Innovation and Engineering to ensure channels of supply are at the lowest total cost, not just the lowest purchase price.Manage the supply base to ensure alignment with business strategy.Produce an annual Purchasing Plan.Manage the purchase of direct and indirect materials, negotiating the terms of business relationships.Achieve the lowest cost of acquisition across multiple suppliers, categories of spend, and locations.Ensure that Terms and Conditions of Purchase are used in all contracts for supply and that these are updated to reflect legal and group requirements.Establish Contracts of Supply and Pricing Agreements where applicable for significant suppliers.Maintain all relevant cost and lead time information required for all major business processes.Direct the sourcing and evaluation of new suppliers as part of a continuous improvement philosophy.Provide the Operations Director with performance reports when required and maintain departmental metrics.Attend all company meetings requiring senior purchasing input within all categories of spend.Chair Key Supplier Meetings where applicable and maintain the supplier development strategy.Compile and communicate all monthly and quarterly KPIs to senior management.Establish training and development needs for the wider procurement community.Lead all key negotiations. Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of five years' experience within a purchasing environment, preferably in a supervisory role.Experience working with multiple suppliers and a large number of products.Experience working with large complex datasets.Proficient in the use of MS Office and D365 ERP system.Experience managing a team centered around problem-solving and product availability.Strong vendor negotiation skills.Experience undertaking complex and substantial negotiations.Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or an equivalent discipline is desirable.CIPS Certificate.Demonstrated excellent communication skills with stakeholders across the business.Ability to leverage group spends and achieve the lowest Total Acquisition Cost.Experience developing and guiding suppliers towards providing added value processes, products, and services.Ability to negotiate with A, B, or C class suppliers, on your own or as part of a team.Strong process analysis and improvement skills.Knowledge of cost structures and management of business contracts.Understanding and appreciation of internal controls required for operational and regulatory purposes. KEYWORDS: CIPS, procurement, buying, Buyer, negotiation, purchasing, ERP #J-18808-Ljbffr