Procurement Manager

Who Are We

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use. Surface Transforms' unique patented Carbon-Ceramic technology provides the ultimate braking performance for road and track.

Here at Surface Transforms passion is at the heart of our brand. As a team we refuse to accept the impossible. We know that impossible only means that we haven’t found the solution yet. Your role at Surface Transforms is yours to steer - toward opportunities and away from risks. You have the power to shape your role and we cannot wait to see where you take us and we’ll take pride in supporting the future you chose to build at Surface Transforms.

We are looking to expand our Supply Chain department by adding a proactive Procurement Manager to manage the performance of suppliers and partners. This is a brand new role to ensure that all commercial aspects are managed effectively, both in terms of suppliers delivering value-for-money services as well overseeing all contractual and commercial aspects.

What you’ll be doing as our Procurement Manager:

1. Preparation and execution of subcontracts, either with existing partners or as a result of running tendering activities
2. Ensure that contracts are consistent with UK law and can legally be enforced
3. During the contract negotiation process ensure risks are minimised or fully understood prior to agreement
4. Ensure authorisation of contracts in line with Rittal competence guidelines
5. Review the contracts with the appropriate internal stakeholder to ensure the goods or services supplied are within the terms of the contract
6. Where necessary have contract reviews with the supplier
7. For direct materials work with the appropriate buyer to agree the terms of the framework contract. Use the defined template including terms of warranty and liability and the stocking/inventory liabilities at suppliers
8. Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships with suppliers within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world
9. Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to the suppliers which you are responsible for
10. Develop the Supplier Management Policy and the Due Diligence framework and be responsible for embedding its use across the business
11. Source and secure supply contingency based on risk

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Procurement Manager:

1. Demonstrable experience of the sourcing process. Good technical purchasing knowledge
2. Demonstrable examples of project savings delivery including negotiated benefit and value chain engineering / business process improvement / total cost of ownership / should-cost / single source models
3. Stakeholder engagement at senior level and project delivery. Ability to lead cross-functional projects
4. Commercial contract experience and experience of contract review and renewal
5. Experience of developing and implementing new processes e.g. supplier catalogue, spend cube, contract database, vendor performance management, procurement dashboard systems
6. Experience working with Legal around contract negotiation / signature and subsequent implementation and management of high value / high risk vendors during the life of a contract
7. Experience and understanding of guiding, motivating, mentoring and developing staff members within the department.

Need to have:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, law, management, economics
2. Manufacturing experience - preferably automotive
3. Minimum CIPS 4
4. Commercial law
5. Buying/procurement
6. Preparing for negotiation
7. Verbal and written communication
8. Ability to work and prioritise
9. Commercial Contract Management

Nice to have:

1. Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.
2. SAP MRP/ERP Experience
3. Good knowledge of English Commercial Law
4. Manufacturing background

You’ll have these personal attributes:

1. Accountability
2. Trouble shooting
3. Continuous improvement
4. Adaptability
5. Communication
6. Collaboration
7. Independent thinking and working and problem solving skills

What we’ll give you in return:

1. Attractive salary
2. 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
3. Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
4. Employee Assistance Programme
5. Death in service scheme

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2.30pm