Are you an experienced finance professional? Are you looking for a new opportunity with a well-established and well-regarded organisation?
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week
25 days holiday plus BH with an incremental holiday package
Workplace pension with matched contributions up to 7.5%
Income protection
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work and home & tech schemes
If yes, then Simple Recruitment would love to speak with you!
What will you be doing?
* You will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials to meet production demands.
* Manage the purchasing of both direct and indirect items, raw materials and packaging services for all departments in alignment with operational requirements.
* Adjust and re-phase deliveries, expediting when necessary to meet project deadlines.
* Maintain and update procurement parameters (supplier lead times, safety stocks, yields) within ERP system.
* Collaborate with the ERP Manager to ensure the system is effectively configured and utilised to streamline procurement workflows, data accuracy and reporting.
* Expedite purchase orders and maintain accurate records of purchases, materials, and suppliers.
* Run tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms to secure the best position for SVI.
* Cultivate and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and address and resolve any quality issues.
* Work in collaboration with the Production Manager to lead a small procurement team, setting goals and driving performance.
* Work closely with the Production Manager and engineering team to forecast material needs based on production schedules and project timelines.
* Introduce new processes and procedures within the purchasing function.
* Collaborate with engineering, production and design/development teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
* Work with finance to process invoices, resolve discrepancies and manage budget allocations.
* Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
* Be committed to learn new skills, adapting to change, and staying updated with best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
What will you get?
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with an incremental holiday package
* Workplace pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7.5%
* Income protection
* Life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work and home & tech schemes
What do you need to have?
* You will have a strong background in manufacturing and engineering
* Have a growth mindset and can show a professional approach to your work and a genuine ‘can do’ attitude.
* You will have proven experience as a Procurement Manager within manufacturing engineering or an industrial sector.
* You have gained a recognised degree level (or equivalent) qualification and hold membership of a relevant professional body e.g. CIPS.
* You can demonstrate a strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management principles.
* You are highly organised, proactive and can support teams to enable fast problem solving with a ‘one-team’ mentality.
* Together with good numeracy, you are proficient in using Microsoft packages including Excel and ERP systems for planning and procurement.
* You possess strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a focus on long-term supplier partnerships.
* You are commercial astute with a proven ability to manage cost.
* In addition, we are looking for someone who has a natural ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
Other bits you need to know
Salary: up to £50,0000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bradford on Avon
Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Bradford on Avon, who are seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
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