Strategic Manufacturing Procurement Lead

Vickerstock; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock are partnering with a manufacturing business to appoint a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials, services and equipment.

You will manage supplier relationships, lead commercial negotiations and deliver cost improvements while maintaining quality and continuity of supply, working with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and procurement cost analysis.
• Understanding of inventory management, material availability and supply risk mitigation.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, including Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine).
• Experience leading and developing team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysing procurement and supplier data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with manufacturing requirements and business objectives.
• Lead sourcing, tendering and supplier selection, negotiating pricing, payment terms and contracts to achieve value across cost, quality and delivery.
• Evaluate and onboard suppliers, monitor performance against agreed KPIs and drive improvements in quality, delivery and service.
• Deliver annual cost-saving and cost-avoidance targets through spend analysis, supplier consolidation and commercial negotiations.
• Work with Production Planning, Warehouse and Operations to maintain material availability, optimise inventory and reduce production disruption.
• Assess market conditions, supplier lead times and supply chain risks, developing contingency plans for critical materials and suppliers.
• Lead and develop the Procurement Administrator and Buyer, setting objectives, reviewing performance and providing coaching.
• Ensure procurement activities and supplier arrangements meet company policies, contractual requirements and relevant quality, environmental, ethical and safety standards.
• Partner with Finance on procurement budgets and forecasts, reporting on savings, supplier performance, inventory and supply risks.
• Support new product introductions, capital investment projects and sustainability objectives through supplier engagement and responsible sourcing.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Supplier performance management

Inventory management

Team development

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Business / Engineering

Tools

Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine)

Job description

Vickerstock are partnering with a manufacturing business to appoint a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials, services and equipment.

You will manage supplier relationships, lead commercial negotiations and deliver cost improvements while maintaining quality and continuity of supply, working with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Finance.