Procurement Manager

Armstrong Fluid Technology; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology company is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to oversee the UK Procurement Team. The role involves managing purchasing activities, conducting supplier audits, and driving cost savings. A successful candidate will have a degree, MCIPS membership, and five years of experience in a procurement environment. Strong negotiation and leadership skills are essential for effective supplier management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to influence procurement strategies and team performance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years experience in manufacturing and engineering procurement environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities and practices.
• Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK Procurement Team and oversee day-to-day activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and implement Key Performance Indicators.
• Achieve cost savings by identifying alternative sources of supply.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

Overview

The Procurement Manager manages and leads the UK Procurement Team ensuring material and services are purchased and delivered to specification, on-time, and within budget.

In addition to annual initiatives, the key accountabilities of this position are:

Procurement Activities

• Oversees co-ordination of all day to day activities of purchasing and procurement in the UK
• Leads the team to ensure strategic goals and department objectives are met
• Work with Quality department to monitor the number of non-conformances and the impact on the business

Manage Suppliers and Sub-Contractors

• Conduct supplier audits and risk assessment studies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Implement Key Performance Indicators, agreeing targets with suppliers, measure and report on their performance.
• Develop long-term relationships with suppliers and implement value added process.
• Manage contracts, annual supply agreements and ensure service level agreements are maintained.
• Maintain and manage the existing supplier risk assessment and audit programme along with a review of each supplier’s capacity and capabilities.
• Analyse suppliers and products sourced by procurement category and implement best practice to handle routine purchases.
• Contract management of non-inventory goods and services including Utilities, Transport and Freight, Vending, Waste and Stationery
• Work closely with Technical and Engineering teams to provide analytical support for projects, new business opportunities and cost reduction through re-sourcing or re-design initiatives.

Cost Savings

• Achieve cost savings with the identification of alternative source of supply, product, specification or modification, or better negotiation and forward planning.
• Analyse movement of goods through the supply chain
• Negotiate, identify and approve alternative sources of supply and Engineering re-design
• Prepare and distribute reports to key stakeholders that analyse supplier quality and delivery performance, with emphasis on improving the poor performing suppliers.

Role Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent;
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
• 5 or more years experience working in manufacturing and engineering procurement environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities and general practices
• Experience in supplier relationship and performance management and negotiation.
• Creative problem-solving skills, conflict management within different organizations (centralized and matrix organizational structures)
• Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well thought-out recommendations.
• Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for action.
• Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on results.
• Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations