Procurement Manager

Barclay Meade; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and develop their procurement team. Candidates must have experience in managing procurement within a global, matrix structured environment. The role involves leading strategic sourcing activities, ensuring supply continuity, and driving cost savings. Strong strategic procurement skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at managerial level in procurement roles.
• Experience within manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Ability to run tenders and manage supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop procurement team of Buyers and Senior Buyers.
• Manage tender processes and strategic sourcing activities.
• Ensure continuity of supply based on demand forecasts.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and contract management.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Experience in FMCG manufacturing

MRP/ERP literacy

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Overview

Global FMCG manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need both strategic and operational procurement expertise, experience of or the ability to manage Buyers and comfort working in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a high-performing procurement team of Buyers and Senior Buyers.
• Running tenders (cradle-to-grave) and leading strategic sourcing activities
• Ensure continuity of supply based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Supplier Relationship Management - Supplier Reviews, Performance Management and Development
• Contract Management activities including contract negotiations and agreement of SLAs
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of procurement staff, policies, best practices, and systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at managerial level - Procurement Manager, Procurement Team Leader, or Procurement Supervisor, or Strategic Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Category Manager seeking a move into management.
• Procurement experience within a global, matrix structured business within manufacturing or FMCG
• Strategic procurement skills - ability to run tenders, negotiate and manage supplier and contractual arrangements
• MRP/ERP literacy
• Experience/ability to use data to drive procurement decisions