Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLeading a Direct Procurement teamReal opportunity for progressionAbout Our ClientAutosmart are an award winning, market leading and rapidly growing business. They lead the field as the UK and Ireland's largest manufacturer and distributor of vehicle and food processing cleaning products for trade customers.They are also a fantastic employer, with an excellent culture and progression opportunities.Leading the field in vehicle cleaning products, they are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. They have doubled in size in the last 10 years with a strategic plan to grow by 50% in the next 5 years. To sustain and underpin growth, they have invested over £35 million in a brand new, 5-acre warehouse and state of the art manufacturing site in Burntwood, Staffordshire.Job DescriptionManage, lead and motivate your team to achieve department performance against agreed key performance indicators, recognising success, and encouraging collaborative cross team workingLead from the front, setting individual and team SMART objectives, carrying out regular one to one meetings, and maintain a positive and open culture across the teamManage, lead and deliver a diverse range of procurement projectsImplement consistent reporting to facilitate decision makingDevelop the direct procurement team to identify suppliers and manufacturers for a range of raw materials, packaging and products from across the worldMonitor, plan and react quickly to changes in supply, to minimise and eliminate disruption, and maintain stock items in line with stock holding guidelinesProactively monitor and communicate price increases, assess margin impact and notify relevant department(s)Use a range of negotiating techniques to reduce the cost of purchases across selected areas and achieve value for money, whilst maintaining good supplier relationships.The Successful Applicant5 years' procurement experience within a manufacturing production environmentExperience in successfully coaching and developing, with the proven ability to lead, inspire, coach, and manage teams to deliver results, ideally in a procurement environmentA positive mindset, high level of personal drive, independence and openness to learningExperience of providing creative solutions to supply chain issues and managing suppliers commercially against SLA'sExperience of managing and delivering procurement projectsERP experience - Autosmart uses IFS, experience of this application would be beneficial.What's on OfferSalary circa £60k - £65k depending on experiencePermanent contract of employmentA varied and autonomous role with a financially stable market leaderCompany wide training programme to develop key skills25 days holiday plus bank holidaysNon-contributory; private health careGenerous contributory pension schemeLife insurance at three times salaryEmployee assistance programmeStaff purchase scheme - take home products for FREEOption for flexible workingContactBeth HorsleyQuote job refJN-072025-6780881Phone number+44 113 243 7721Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorDirect ProcurementSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationStaffordshireContract typePermanentConsultant nameBeth HorsleyConsultant phone+44 113 243 7721Job referenceJN-072025-6780881
