Procurement Manager
- Job Type: Full-time
- Locations will be within the South & South East
We are continuously seeking experienced Procurement Managers to join our clients team. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the purchasing activities of our organisation, ensuring that all procurement processes are efficient and cost-effective. If you have a knack for negotiation and a strategic mindset, we want to hear from you.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
- Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager or Head of Procurement.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market.
- Talent in negotiations and networking.
- Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Experience in collecting and analysing data.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- CIPS or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
If you are interested in looking at Procurement Manager position's in your local area, please submit your CV detailing your procurement experience and our team can give you a call to discuss further.