Procurement Manager
The Role:
The Procurement Manager role is a support service to all BCS departments, reporting to BCS Director. The Procurement Manager will liaise with suppliers to negotiate and obtain the best agreement, prices and service for the business; ensuring margin is maximized through the procurement team. Performance management of the supply chain. Analysis of stock holding, ensuring agreed levels are accurate to customer requirements. Assist with innovation of product ranges. Ensuring all processes are adhered to internally within the procurement team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sourcing and evaluating suppliers, finding and assessing their products and services.
* Draft, negotiate and manage contracts.
* Predict levels of demand for services and products.
* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
* Develop strategies to achieve cost savings and supplier performance targets.
* Ensure procurement processes are followed and accurately recorded.
* Manage and motivate the procurement team.
* Work with the sustainability team to manage the supply chain in line with sustainability strategies.
* Provide demonstrable cost savings throughout the business from a quality supply chain.
* Challenge carriage charges and price increases in the first instance and communicate to department managers.
* Ensure the procurement team supports the sales team with tender inquiries and internal sales team with bespoke requests by obtaining the best price from preferred suppliers.
* Minimize credit card spend where possible.
* Draft, negotiate and manage the commercial and contractual aspects ensuring compliance with required corporate governance and approvals.
Key measures & targets:
* Overdue purchase orders and direct to customer sales.
* Monthly stock/minimum stock order reports.
* Margin growth within all business streams.
Key relationships:
* Internal departments.
* External supply chain relationships.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Ability to analyze data and produce reports on spending and savings.
* Proficient in negotiating contracts and agreements.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal teams and suppliers.
* Experience in managing procurement projects and processes.
* Familiarity with procurement and supply chain management software.
* IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package as a minimum.
Desirable:
* Product knowledge or previous experience within the hire and fabrication sectors.
About BCS Group:
BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety and construction products and services that has depots in both the Midlands and Scotland. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time.
How to apply:
Please send your current CV and cover email outlining your suitability for the role and quoting the reference number to careers@barhale.co.uk.
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