JB374: Procurement Manager
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Procurement Manager on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager:
Implement procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Analyse inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to optimize stock levels and reduce warehousing costs. Manage the UK procurement budget within set KPIs.
Source and negotiate with potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and evaluate their suitability based on quality, service and value. Manage our supplier relationships, including regular meetings, performance evaluations and maintain an active list of contingency suppliers.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement requirements. Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.
Create and communicate a clear sustainability plan for the business, including setting goals and targets, and developing action plans that engage the whole UK team.
Collaborate with the Sustainability team, based in Hamburg, and the UK cross-functional teams to identify and explo...