Procurement Manager

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME manufacturing business, in partnership with Hays, is looking for a motivated Procurement Manager in Calne. This role involves leading sourcing efforts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices while maintaining quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 plus a 20% bonus and is based on-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Procurement/Supply Chain, ideally in manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and ERP systems, confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of materials and parts.
• Implement supply chain risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Management

Market Analysis

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

MS Suite

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Hays are exclusively partnered with an SME manufacturing business that's been operating for over 50 years to recruit a motivated Procurement Manager to join their small but mighty team. You can expect to be leading on all procurements of parts and components, ensuring a cost-effective, quality approach is taken to raw material sourcing and be working with international suppliers and stakeholders to navigate the ever-changing supply chain.

This role will be based on-site in Calne, offering a salary of up to £50,000 with a 20% bonus.

Summary:

Hays are exclusively partnered with an SME manufacturing business that's been operating for over 50 years to recruit a motivated Procurement Manager to join their small but mighty team. You can expect to be leading on all procurements of parts and components, ensuring a cost-effective, quality approach is taken to raw material sourcing and be working with international suppliers and stakeholders to navigate the ever-changing supply chain.

This role will be based on-site in Calne, offering a salary of up to £50,000 with a 20% bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on negotiating pricing, lead times and payment / contract terms with domestic and international suppliers
• Manage the end-to-end procurements of raw materials, parts and components.
• Run weekly MRP reports to determine stock levels and appropriate replenishment
• Manage supplier relationships across China & Europe to ensure contractual performance via KPIs on quality, cost and delivery.
• Implement supply chain risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure sourcing practices meet import regulations and ethical sourcing practices
• Utilise SAP to raise purchase orders
• Stay close to market trends, material cost increases
• Collaborate with the Production and Sales team to ensure the availability of inventory
• Work closely with the Finance team for budget and spending reviews, along with supplier payments

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role within a manufacturing / engineering environment (circa 5 years+)
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• CIPS qualifications would be desirable, but relevant experience will be accepted
• IT Proficiency in ERP / MRP systems, ideally SAP, along with the MS Suite.
• Confident communication abilities, comfortable working with international and domestic suppliers as well as internal stakeholders
• You will need to be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, my client cannot offer sponsorship for this role.