Job Description
A leading contract manufacturer of personal care and cosmetic products based in the Lancashire region are currently partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to assist in their search for a Procurement Manager.
Renowned for excellent staff retention and one of the few companies in the industry showing consistent growth, the successful candidate will join a cohesive team with a impressive manufacturing capabilities.
Key responsibilities:
Develop, gain agreement to, manage and implement category sourcing strategies
Investigate and monitor supply market trends and evaluate / select appropriate suppliers who can support the business needs
Formally assess new suppliers against pre-defined risk assessment criteria.
Plan and execute data collection focussed on understanding supplier costs, capabilities and commitments
Evaluate objective vendor performance and take action to develop, improve or remove suppliers
Support the NPD process as required, taking responsibility for costing sheet compilation and management. This will include the identification of relevant suppliers and products that offer the best solution for product development and the customer
Develop proposals for review with Production Management, R&D and Quality functions, regarding supplier approvals / specificat...