Procurement Supervisor

Advanced Resource Managers; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead their procurement team. The ideal candidate will have experience within a regulated industry, demonstrating the ability to manage suppliers and drive cost-saving initiatives. Responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, market monitoring, and minimizing business risk. This role is crucial for achieving financial goals and requires a proactive approach to supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experienced Purchasing Supervisor in a regulated industry.
• 2+ years experience with Supply Chain systems.
• Proven track record in supplier improvement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing team to plan and procure based on demand.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Conduct market assessments and implement business risk strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Reduction

Market Monitoring

Team Leadership

Tools

ERP / MRP Systems

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• Lead the purchasing team to plan goods and services purchased against demand plan, inventory levels as required based on requestors/stakeholder requirements.
• Participate in cross functional project team activities to ensure that high value/long-term purchasing agreements.
• Identify alternative sources, and work in collaboration with stakeholders to introduce as applicable.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective supplier relationships and hold regular review meetings to monitor supplier performance.
• Address and resolve any supplier-related issues or disputes in a timely and effective manner.
• Understand spend and identify and support the procurement team with cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Conduct routine market monitoring and business continuity assessment of suppliers and supply chains.
• Develop, introduce, and apply strategies to minimise business risk.
• Achieve agreed savings targets by challenging current cost base, benchmarking, and tender activity as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Must be an experienced Purchasing Supervisor ideally within a regulated industry.
• Must have previous experience managing and developing a team.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing supplier improvement frameworks, leading to significant performance improvements and cost savings.
• Must have experience of buying goods and services within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Must understand Supply Chain and ERP / MRP systems - with at least 2 years as a system user.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, secure bids, and evaluate requests for quotations.
• Ability to read and understand technical material, such as engineering specifications or Statements of Work (SOWs).