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Procurement Manager

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
A Procurement Manager is sought for a pivotal role in managing a procurement team for a growing manufacturer in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of the function, driving value, supplier relationships, and managing risk.
  • Join a growing manufacturer through an exciting period of change
  • Autonomy to lead the function from a tactical to a strategic, value add team

About Our Client

Our client is an exciting brand with a clear vision and purpose, known for their innovative and quality led products. They are headquartered in presence in Manchester and are renowned for their commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Job Description

As the Procurement Manager you will,

  • Review current procurement processes, systems, and the supply base, and drive key develop projects across all these areas
  • Oversee supplier relationship management / performance and analyse this against future capacities, and product requirements
  • Assess current sourcing activities and the risks involved
  • Support the team to increase capability and engagement
  • Work with Supply Chain, Sales, and Manufacturing to enough the Procurement strategy aligns to key objectives

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Procurement Manager profile should be:

  • Comfortable with driving change across systems, processes, and people, maintaining engagement throughout
  • Able to balance a hands on, and strategic approach, and be comfortable in both areas
  • Able to operate autonomously, driving the function
  • Used to working in a long lead time environment , managing suppliers (Far East) to ensure OTIF is maintained
  • An ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary, circa £65,000
  • A culture that values innovation and sustainability
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • A supportive work environment based in Manchester
Contact
Jonathan Weller
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6705701
Phone number
+44 161 829 0388

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Weller
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0388
Job reference
JN-032025-6705701