Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a procurement professional to manage £25 million in spend. This hybrid role involves developing strategic supply chain strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and fostering partnerships with global suppliers. Successful candidates will have procurement experience in relevant sectors and possess strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive or similar sector.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement global supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate and implement long-term supplier agreements.
• Drive cost-improvement initiatives and maintain partnerships with global suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Influencing

Job description

Job Description

On the back of an internal promotion, this global manufacturing organisation is looking for an inspirational procurement professional. Working as part of an established team with high levels of profile and buy-in, this organisation is extremely profitable with strong prospects for further growth over the coming years. Available on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in the office, this procurement role will have strategic responsibility for C£25million of direct spend.

This position will be responsible for devising, implementing and continually defining global supply chain strategies for relevant commodities to deliver best-in-class supplier quality, product/service delivery, total cost and cash-flow performance. Key areas of focus include: supply-based rationalisation; drive cost-improvement initiatives; negotiate and implement long-term supplier agreements; ensure SME status internally in advising and guiding internal stakeholders; build and maintain partnerships with global suppliers, visit Far East-based suppliers twice per year; and play a key part in driving a culture of continuous improvement.

To succeed in this role, the ability to work autonomously with ambiguity and at pace is essential. Category or commodity experience is flexible however procurement experience from a Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive or similar sector is a pre-requisite. With strong negotiation and contract management skills, you will have the ability to work collaboratively at all levels of an organisation and have exceptional communication and influencing skills. With a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills you will relish the opportunity to harness your skills and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

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