Procurement & Supply Planning Manager

ACO Technologies plc; Shefford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, up

Personal pension schemes with high/em

Employee Assistance Programmes

Job summary

ACO Technologies plc is a global leader in designing and manufacturing sustainable drainage systems. We seek a seasoned Procurement & Supply Planning Manager to lead our procurement and planning functions, owning the end-to-end S&OP process and ensuring the supply of materials and capacity to meet demand and business objectives.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, drive cost reduction, strengthen supplier relationships and champion digitalisation and standardisation across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success delivering commercial value through supplier management and sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience developing and leading teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Buyers and Planners.
• Own and drive the end-to-end S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, capacity and inventory plans.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Deliver cost reduction and value creation initiatives across key spend categories.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing, tendering and contract management activities.
• Drive inventory optimisation and supply planning excellence.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and planning disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain teams.
• Champion continuous improvement, digitalisation and process standardisation across procurement and planning activities.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

ERP/MRP systems

Education

CIPS Level 5 or above

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Lead Procurement. Drive Planning. Shape Supply Chain Performance.

ACO Technologies is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement & Supply Planning Manager to lead our Procurement and Planning functions and play a critical role in delivering supply chain excellence across the business.

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving procurement strategy, owning the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and ensuring the effective supply of materials, products and production capacity to meet customer demand and business objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Buyers and Planners.
• Own and drive the end-to-end S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, capacity and inventory plans.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Deliver cost reduction and value creation initiatives across key spend categories.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing, tendering and contract management activities.
• Drive inventory optimisation and supply planning excellence.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and planning disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain teams.
• Champion continuous improvement, digitalisation and process standardisation across procurement and planning activities.

About you

We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. You will bring:
Essential

• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success delivering commercial value through supplier management and sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience developing and leading teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Desirable

• CIPS Level 5 or above.
• Category management experience.
• Experience managing planning, inventory or S&OP processes.
• Experience working within a group or matrix procurement structure.
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.

We offer

At ACO, we are ambitious, collaborative and original in everything we do. You'll join a business that values honesty, integrity and respect, while providing the opportunity to influence strategy, develop teams and make a meaningful impact on business performance.

We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, extensive training, opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive salaries
• Private Health Care
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days with service
• Personal pension schemes with high employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programmes

Full details of the job role are available in the role description attached.

If you're an experienced supply chain leader ready to take ownership of procurement and planning performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

ACO is a global leader in designing and manufacturing sustainable drainage systems. ACO Technologies plc, part of the ACO Group, serves as the Company for the UK & Ireland. There are two major divisions: ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage

With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, ACO provides advanced solutions for managing surface water, ensuring efficient and safe water flow in various applications. Our expertise spans across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects, where we continually strive to improve water management and protect natural resources.

Working at ACO is working in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and high standards with the freedom to create your own job satisfaction through ownership and continuous improvement.

Openness and honesty are key characteristics to working at ACO as this creates a friendly, flexible environment where colleagues are keen to share information and work together to achieve the best results.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion holds significant importance to us; we have a culture of belonging. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. Beyond your professional background - we’re interested in your individuality and your future potential. If there are specific adjustments needed in our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, please speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.