Procurement Manager

Our international manufacturing client is looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

Job Role

• Working with external suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to ensure that the needs of the customer are continually met and exceeded

• Responsibility for developing the global procurement strategy of the business

• Developing strong relationships with a range of global suppliers over the full product life-cycle

• Improve and deploy strategic procurement processes and systems

• Carry out commercial and contract management negotiations with suppliers

• Proactive supplier risk management with development and deployment of mitigation plans

Skills/Experience

• Experience of management experience within a strategic procurement function

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills

• Values driven leader who can build high performing teams

• Proven track record of supplier performance management across all aspects

This a full time role and occasional travel will be required in order to build and monitor the supplier base.