Procurement Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Caistor; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fastener manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Manager to modernise and invigorate their purchasing function. The role requires experience in the automotive industry and managing substantial budgets. You will oversee a team of four and all procurement activities while collaborating with major UK clients. This is an opportunity to influence change in a rapidly growing business offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Company car / Car allowance

12% Company Pension contributions

Private Medical insurance (including family)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

4 x DIS

Qualifications

• Qualified procurement specialist holding CIPs / MCIPs or equivalent.
• Experience in managing teams with large budgets.
• Strong understanding of international procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee 4 purchasing staff and grow team.
• Manage all direct and indirect procurement.
• Implement new procurement strategies for the UK business.
• Review and implement SLAs and KPIs for suppliers.
• Assess and rationalise supplier portfolio for best value.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Experience in automotive industry

Education

CIPs / MCIPs or equivalent

Job description

A global player and manufacturer in the fasteners industry is currently looking for a commercial and progressive Procurement Manager, ideally with experience in the automotive industry to spearhead, modernise and invigorate the purchasing function of an established growing business.

£90,000 - £110,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS

• Company car / Car allowance
• 12% Company Pension contributions
• Private Medical insurance (inc family)
• 4 x DIS
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

LOCATION

Midlands (relocation package considered)

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS

Doncaster, Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Goole, Hull, Gainsborough, Grimsby, Market Rasen, Caistor, Brigg

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary focus of this Procurement Manager role is to assist with the Purchase to Purchase relationship with major UK Blue chip clients and to implement and manage a new procurement strategy for the UK business.

• Develop and oversee 4 existing purchasing staff across this global business. We want this team to grow exponentially in the coming 3-5 years.
• Manage all direct and indirect procurement for the business.
• Oversee a total UK spend of £150 million+.
• Review and implement new SLAs for the business and its suppliers and KPI's for the staff.
• Assess how to get best value out of the current procurement relationships (Apply online only)) and where needed, increase/rationalise supplier portfolio.

This is a genuine opportunity to have input into changing a procurement platform in a large and established business and will require a candidate who is strong‑willed and confident in their approach with experience in similar change and growth.

REQUIREMENTS

Ideally, you will be a qualified procurement specialist holding either CIPs / MCIPs or the equivalent and have some direct working experience in the automotive industry.

• Be delighted to receive applications from qualified Procurement Managers with experience of managing a team of Purchasers who look after a combined budget of £150million+.
• Happily, receive applications from candidates with a strong background of international procurement.
• Consider applications from entrepreneurial commercially focused candidates with experience of managing multi‑million‑pound budgets and purchasing from across the world, who may be looking for their first step into the management arena.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Extensive training will be given in all aspects of our products, current suppliers and contracts.

COMPANY

We are a well‑established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth. We are one of the leading players in our field, working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world.

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EEO STATEMENT

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

RECRUITMENT PARTNER NOTE

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.