Assistant Procurement Manager

Role Overview:

As an Assistant Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing procurement processes. You will support a team of buyers, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and strategic performance. This role involves building strong supplier relationships, driving procurement improvements, and supporting our growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring clear communication and effective procurement activities.
• Assist the procurement team with daily operations, supplier performance, risk management, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance using scorecards and implement performance improvements as needed.
• Prepare and present KPI reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the procurement manager with tendering and sourcing processes.
• Negotiate and agree on terms, conditions, and contracts, including KPI management.
• Attend and participate in supplier and customer meetings, both on-site and off-site.
• Maintain accurate procurement master data in our systems.
• Mentor and manage a team of junior buyers and deputise for the Procurement Manager when required.