Procurement Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading O&M provider in Coventry seeks a Procurement Manager to develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in procurement, particularly within the energy sector. Salary ranges from £55,000 to £60,000, plus excellent benefits including a company pension.

Benefits

Excellent company pension

Chance to join the growing EFW sector

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years of procurement experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the energy or heavy engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Cost reduction strategies

Supplier relationship management

Cost-effectiveness

Process improvement

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Procurement software

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading O&M provider to recruit a Procurement Manager for its Energy from Waste facility in Coventry, West Midlands.

The Procurement Manager role is a strategically important position and comes with a salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, as well as excellent benefits.

If you’re a Procurement professional looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Procurement Manager role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with project goals, ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability on sourcing.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering in procurement activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company procedures and requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations, develop contract tender documentation & formulate tender comparisons following a tender process.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with environmental, health and safety regulations specific to the waste to energy sector.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets for ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring that all purchases stay within allocated budget.
• Prepare and present regular procurement reports to senior management.
• Ensure accurate records of all procurement activities and transactions are maintained for audit and compliance purposes.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or APICS are preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement in the energy, or heavy engineering sectors - waste to energy experience would be particularly beneficial.
• A proven track record of managing mid to large scale procurement operations, including complex equipment sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement software.

Salary and benefits of the Procurement Manager role

• Salary between £55,000-£60,000 per annum
• Excellent company pension
• The chance to join the growing EFW sector

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.