Procurement Manager

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to spearhead the purchasing function. The ideal candidate will oversee procurement for a £150M budget and develop their team. Strong experience in the automotive industry and qualifications in procurement are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company car / Car allowance

12% Company Pension contributions

Private Medical insurance (inc. family)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Direct working experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong-willed, driven, with a hands-on approach.
• Experience managing a team of purchasers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee purchasing staff across the global business.
• Manage direct and indirect procurement for the business.
• Implement new SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and staff.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

Education

CIPs/MCIPs or equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking for a commercial and progressive Procurement Manager with experience of building new teams and supplier bases to spearhead, modernise and invigorate the purchasing function of an established growing business. This is a brand new role following some progressive organisational change.

BASIC SALARY

Up to A GBP 100,000 pa 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

Lincolnshire (Hybrid working available).

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buying Manager, Category Manager: manufacturer, fasteners, automotive.

Key Elements Of The Role

• Develop and oversee 4 existing purchasing staff across the global business, growing the team exponentially in the coming 3-5 years.
• Manage all direct and indirect procurement for the business.
• Oversee a total UK spend of A GBP 150 million +.
• Review and implement new SLAs for the business, suppliers and KPIs for the staff.
• Assess how to get best value out of the current procurement relationships (100:150) and, where needed, increase/rationalise supplier portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS

Ideally, you are a qualified procurement specialist holding either CIPs/MCIPs or the equivalent and have direct working experience in the automotive industry. You can be looking for the next step in your procurement career and would be excited by the prospect of joining a business that is looking to significantly improve its turnover and profitability in the next 5 years. You will be strong‑willed, driven, have a hands‑on approach, and be prepared to listen and be circumspect, but also be happy to make hard decisions and shoulder the consequences.

For This Exciting Procurement Manager Position We Would

• Be delighted to receive applications from qualified Procurement Managers with experience of managing a team of Purchasers who look after a combined budget of A GBP 150 million +.
• Happily receive applications from candidates with a strong background of international purchasing with a keen focus on supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Consider applications from all industries and backgrounds, whether Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Retail, Automotive, Truck and Bus, Nuclear, Marine, Defense or Military.

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.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buying Manager, Purchasing and Supply Manager – Fasteners, Adhesives, Fixings, Industrial, Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing.

INTERESTED?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

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