Procurement Manager

Salary: £42,000 – £57,000 per year

Procurement Manager

Nottingham

£35,000 – £47,500

Overview:

They are a truly fantastic employer, with superb offices and where people actually enjoy going to work. The Purchasing team are responsible for sourcing and stocking products and services via the most cost-effective method, whilst balancing both customer and business needs.

Supporting Sales, Vendor Management and the wider business, the Purchasing team expedite purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers and distributors striving for commercially advantageous positions and ensure that appropriate stocking / fulfilment methodologies are implemented across the business.

The Purchasing Manager will guide and support the individuals within the Purchasing Team to ensure that KPI’s are met and results are delivered against a well-considered and effective procurement strategy.

Person Specification and Required Skills:

I would like someone to have Purchasing / Procurement Leadership experience, solid commercial acumen and want to work for an amazing company. (If you also like Technology that would be a bonus).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach the Purchasing team
• Ensure adequate cover and succession planning
• Assist and support team members with achieving professional goals
• Drive and support the wider business with supply chain initiatives
• Demonstrate thought leadership and creative idea generation
• Develop strong relationships and negotiate with suppliers and
• Manage escalations from the wider business effectively and professionally
• Provide business performance forecasting based on product invoicing
• Identify, design and implement new workflows and system improvements
• Monitor performance of purchasing activities

Please note that due to a high volume of applications we are only able to respond to those who have been shortlisted. If you haven’t had a response within 48 hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful.