The successful Procurement Manager will identify and implement areas to reduce cost within the business.
- Undertake strategic procurement activities to identify and validate potential new suppliers.
- Implement stock controls to ensure we minimise stock whilst ensuring we also deliver on time to end customers.
- Management of the purchasing team to ensure all items are purchased and available when needed in a timely and efficient manner;
- Ensuring that accurate stock control is maintained, in particular the availability of critical and bespoke items;
- Ensuring that stock held in the stocker is >99.9% accurate by implementing regular PI checks to confirm;
- Managing inventory levels to ensure product availability whilst minimising obsolescence and driving inventory reduction;
- Continuous improvement of purchasing methods and processes in terms of both quality and efficiency;
- Managing the company's materials spend, identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities;
To be successful in this role of Procurement Manager we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:
- Previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing, SME environment;
- Experience of managing cost down within a production environment with a good understanding of how products are engineered and manufactured;
- People management experience;
- Effective negotiation and supplier management skills;
ACS are recruiting for a Procurement Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Procurement Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Procurement Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Procurement Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Procurement Manager role you desire.