Procurement Lead

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leeds seeks a Procurement Lead to develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and various benefits including an employee assistance program and optional healthcare plans. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in procurement within engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Optional healthcare plans

Free parking

Auto-enrolment to company pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Buyer in Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Experience developing strategies in line with company goals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Create KPIs to drive improvement in line with company objectives.
• Ensure MRP systems align with production plans.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Epicor MRP

Job description

3:30PM Finish on Fridays, £3300 Car Allowance, 33 days annual leave, optional healthcare plans and free parking are just a few of benefits the Procurement Lead will enjoy whilst working with this globally operating manufacturing business.

Supplying precision machined components & assemblies to a variety of industries, this company employs over 1000 people across the world, 500 of which are based in the UK.Because of organic growth, they are looking for a Procurement Lead to permanently join their business.

Based in LEEDS, just a few miles from the M621, the Procurement Lead can easily accessible from Bradford, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wetherby, York and Harrogate.

The Procurement Lead will be responsible for:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Create internal and external KPI's to drive continuous improvement and performance in line with company objectives
• Ensure MRP systems are accurate and in line with production plans
• Ensure materials and supplies are ordered with best price and quality standards required
• Monitor and record cost savings achieved
• Liaise with internal departments to forecast supply and demand
• Report directly to the Operations Manager

For the Procurement Lead role, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Experience working as a Senior Buyer within an Engineering and Manufacturing environment
• Experience developing strategies in line with company goals
• Experience with Epicor MRP or similar
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Working hours of the Procurement Lead:
37 Hours per week, spread across a regular day shift

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 16:00
• Friday: 08:30 to 15:30

In return the Procurement Lead will receive:

• Annual Salary: Up to £35,000
• Annual Car Allowance: £3,300
• Auto-enrolment to company pension after initial probation
• Optional Simply Healthcare plans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for employees & immediate family
• Stable employment that will offer long-term career opportunities

To apply for this role, please click the “APPLY NOW” button and attach a copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.