Project Procurement Manager

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Project Procurement Manager in Milton Keynes. This role involves managing a team of 5 Buyers and improving procurement processes in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates should have senior management experience in procurement, a Level 4 CIPS qualification, and SAP experience, preferably in the rail or engineering sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy autonomy, this place offers great opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 CIPS qualification is essential.
• Senior experience in a Procurement role required.
• Experience in a Rail or Engineering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Procurement team of 5 Buyers.
• Engage in hands-on procurement and process improvement.
• Implement new processes and manage team autonomy.

Skills

Senior/Management experience within a Procurement position

Proactive mindset

Working experience in manufacturing/engineering environment

CIPS (L4+)

SAP experience

Job description

Project Procurement Manager - Milton Keynes - Hybrid - GBP51,000

Due to continued growth and a full order book for years to come, a Rail Engineering expert is restructuring and growing their Procurement Team.

The Role

They require a Project Procurement Manager to lead the Project Procurement team of 5 Buyers; the role will be a mixture of team leadership/management, hands on procurement involvement and process improvement/implementation.

The Opportunity

• You will be joining a high performing team at a Rail industry expert
• High degree of autonomy to implement new process and manage the team
• Wide variety of projects to work on
• High degree of job security due to continued growth and demand
• Ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys thriving in a well varied and fast paced environment

Location & Working Model

Milton Keynes

Hybrid - 3 days in office once passed probation

Salary

GBP45,000 - GBP51,000 p/annum

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm
Friday: 8am-1pm

Essential Criteria

• Senior/Management experience within a Procurement position
• CIPS (L4+)
• SAP experience and experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment (ideally rail)
• Proactive mindset and ways of working

Key Words

Project Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Direct Procurement, Purchasing Manager, Management role, Procurement, Buyer, Rail, Engineering, Manufacturing

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.