Procurement Leader

Advanced Resource Managers; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage supplier relationships and ensure effective procurement processes. This exciting role involves analysing supplier performance, implementing solutions for shortages, and liaising with key stakeholders to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ERP systems, particularly SAP, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team in the defense and space manufacturing sector where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and relationships.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and MRP2 principles.
• Experience in Aerospace is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and communicate requirements effectively.
• Analyse and reconcile supplier performance throughout the month.
• Support implementation of solutions in case of shortages.

Skills

ERP System Knowledge

MRP2 Principles

Procurement Process Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiating Skills

Influencing Skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Procurement Lead on a permanent basis.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager and is responsible for managing relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplier.
• Review and upload the supplier schedules received from suppliers.
• Suggest and support implementation of solutions in case of shortages.
• Reconcile performance with suppliers throughout the month.
• Measure and analyse supplier performance.
• Liaise with Purchasing, Supplier Performance Quality Manager (SPQM) and CPM to manage Supplier relationship and risks and other common issues.
• Establish Supplier visit and meeting schedules, depending on risk and criticality.

Requirements:

• Good working knowledge of ERP system and MRP2 Principles in SAP.
• Knowledge of Procurement process.
• Experience in Aerospace would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiating and Influencing skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.