Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

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

Job summary

A reputable SME manufacturer in Southampton is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies. This role offers the opportunity for an aspirational Buyer or experienced Procurement Manager to contribute significantly to the company's goals while optimizing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, negotiation skills, and an understanding of inventory management. Competitive compensation available.

Qualifications

• Experience at Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level in manufacturing.
• Understanding of inventory management strategies.
• Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Negotiate pricing and long-term agreements.
• Set inventory management strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Inventory management strategies

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Familiarity with procurement tools

Tools

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.