Project Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Procurement Manager based in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role includes leading a team of 5 Buyers while actively engaging in procurement processes and improving operational efficiencies. Ideal candidates should possess senior management experience and relevant qualifications. Join a high-performing team within the rail engineering sector, benefiting from job security and an engaging work environment with autonomous decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a procurement team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and methodologies.
• Ability to thrive with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior/Management experience within a Procurement position

CIPS (L4+)

SAP experience

Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment

Proactive mindset

Job description

Project Procurement Manager - Milton Keynes - Hybrid - £51,000

The Role

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

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

£45,000 - £51,000 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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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.

Equal Opportunities 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.