Due to an internal move within the organisation, I am delighted to bring to market an exclusive opportunity for a Procurement Manager to work for a leading global business in the Ayrshire area. Salary for this role is up to £52.5k depending on experience with excellent benefits including hybrid working (2 days in the office). This position is responsible for the on-going maintenance of the global and regional suppliers with a large purchase spend. This includes materials and components.Key Responsibilities:• Supplier selection and management of all cost control activities (maintain and reduce) for current model parts required to ensure product margins are maintained and improved throughout a model’s life. Achieve a 0%-3% net reduction in annualized material purchase cost• Manage the business relationship with a number of medium to high spend suppliers; managing, establishing, communicating and measuring performance towards the company’s annual performance expectations for quality, delivery, cost, warranty and other. Implement corrective actions with suppliers when expectations are not being met• Taking the lead role in the outsourcing of current manufactured parts where required to competitive LCC and local suppliers consistent with our Global Manufacturing strategy• Responsible for all production material sourcing decisions for all relevant operations. Provide a liaison between Plants and suppliers. Resolve quality and delivery issues with suppliers• Implement Global Procurement programs: ACR (Annual Cost Review meetings), APR (Annual Process Review meetings), LCC (Low-Cost Country) sourcing and consolidation plans to meet HYG’s financial objectives • Negotiate and maintain Master Supply Agreements (MSA) with key suppliers • Maintain a level of technical competence that enables strategic evaluation of engineering, manufacturing and quality systems for each supplier. Knowledge Required: • BS/BA Degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics preferred• Previous experience in a similar role• Ideally you will have experience working in a large global company• Excellent experience building relationships with suppliersFor more information, get in touch now by applying online.Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.