Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to develop procurement strategies and policies. This role offers the chance to set both procurement and supply chain strategy, contributing to the company's broader commercial policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, inventory management, and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager in manufacturing.
• Understanding of inventory management strategies.
• Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies for raw materials.
• Manage supplier performance and negotiate pricing agreements.
• Set inventory management strategies and optimize procurement data.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Inventory management

Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems

Job description

SME manufacturer require a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to develop procurement strategies and policies. A greenfield procurement opportunity, suited to an aspirational Buyer / Senior Buyer or an experienced Procurement Manager seeking a new challenge.

This is an exciting end-to-end procurement and supply chain opportunity, where the job holder has opportunity to set both procurement and supply chain strategy (inventory planning, storage and distribution).

Specific duties of the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager include:

• Develop cost effective procurement strategies for raw materials and components
• Strategic supplier relationship, performance management and risk mitigation activities
• Negotiation, agreement and management of pricing and LTAs with the supply chain
• Set inventory management strategies
• Contribute to broader commercial and company policies and strategies, particularly in relation to ESG and sustainability
• Optimise use of procurement data and dashboards to drive procurement decision making.

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement experience, at Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level ideally in manufacturing
• An awareness, understanding or experience of inventory management strategies
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier relationships
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to implement new policies, processes and take colleagues on the journey
• Familiar with modern procurement tools, systems, MRP/ERP etc