Procurement Manager
County Antrim (Hybrid)
Up to £60K DOE | Bonus | Enhanced Pension | Private Health Care | Hybrid work options | 31 days holiday inc stats & more
On behalf of a distinguished leader in the construction/manufacturing industry, I am seeking to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager.
But why would you be interested in this job?
If you're someone who thrives in a role where you are driving change, innovation, teamwork, and strategic procurement, this is worth considering. My client is currently in a period of transformation and change. Specifically within the Procurement department, they have restructured and created this new Procurement Management role as part of their growth strategy. With full autonomy and responsibility to create a best-in-class procurement function, this is something to really make your own.
My client prides itself on fostering a culture of growth, safety, respect and sustainability. I'm seeking a dynamic individual who is eager to contribute to the continued success of the business and be part of a Senior Team, dedicated to pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results. If you are driven by a passion for excellence and seeking a rewarding career opportunity please do submit your CV or get in touch for a candidate pack. (It contains some additional context and information).
Duties and responsibilities
- The Procurement Manager will lead a team of four and drive transformation within my client's procurement function. You'll be instrumental in evolving their purchasing approach from transactional to strategic, aligning with the overall business growth strategy.
- The Procurement Manager's primary focus will be to establish a robust procurement function, including a centralised procurement function for key spend areas. (Total spend budget is £34 million). Beyond day-to-day operations, you'll contribute to shaping the company's strategic direction, leveraging your procurement acumen to influence stakeholders and drive business-wide impact.
- The Procurement Manager will drive international sourcing strategies, establishing robust frameworks for both direct and indirect products and services (including CAPEX). You will identify and mitigate supply chain risks and deliver cost saving opportunities.
- You'll be responsible for managing suppliers and contracts, optimising supply chains and supporting my client's sustainability objectives, including decarbonisation planning. Additionally, the Procurement Manager will play a crucial role in MRP implementation and rollout, enhancing systems and processes to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
- Your knack for data analysis will come into play as you prepare and present reports for senior management, while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve customer service levels and on-time, in-full targets.
Criteria
To be shortlisted for this Procurement Manager role, you should be able to demonstrate the following experience on your CV:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience gained in a similar Procurement role at management level
- Experience in managing incoming supply chains for a manufacturing environment using international procurement markets
- Demonstrable experience of overseeing and processing MRP
- Demonstrable continuous improvement skills/credentials using recognised frameworks on process improvement
- Strong leadership skills to include delegation, mentoring, coaching, support, and encouragement
- Ability to work at a strategic and operational level
- Strategic and pragmatic decision making
- Strong customer focus
- Commercially and financially astute
- Proven ability to communicate and present solutions at a senior management and board level
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong eye for detail
- Strong influencing skills with ability to influence upwards, downwards, and lateral
- Computer literate with all Microsoft Office packages
- Prioritise opportunities to maximise company performance in line with strategic objectives
Circumstances
- Able to work flexible hours as required and to travel as required to ensure business needs are met
- Able to work away from home if required
- Possess a full current driving licence
Desirable
- Degree with CIPS/MCIPS qualifications.
- Strong Excel skills
My client employs various external providers to aid in their recruitment efforts, so you may have seen various adverts for this role. As you contemplate your next steps, I invite you to consider who can best support you in securing this role? With 13 years of experience in exclusively in procurement and supply chain recruitment, I've assisted hundreds of candidates further their career. I'd love it if you were the next one! I have a deep understanding of this client's requirements and expectations. I can provide some of that information here, and more than willing to provide you with a candidate pack with more information, as well as delve into the finer details over a confidential discussion.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates who meet the criteria for this Procurement Manager position, should follow the link on this advert to register and submit an updated CV. Your CV should demonstrate your relevant strategic Procurement experience, as per the criteria above, otherwise, it will not be shortlisted.
Please note you must hold a current, valid UK work permit to be considered for this role. Unfortunately, my client is not able to provide sponsorship for this position.