The CompanyNigel Wright Supply Chain and Procurement Team are delighted to be working exclusively with an innovative design and manufacturing business in the Teesside area to recruit a Procurement Manager.The RoleThe Procurement Manager will manage and mentor a small team and will have full Procurement and Supply Chain responsibility for multiple sites. Key elements of the role will include:-
* Strategic sourcing, contract negotiations
* Acting as Procurement Lead on NPD projects
* Resourcing and dual sourcing for key commodities and components to secure the Supply Chain, mitigating risk for growth forecast
* Ensuring correct flow of materials for manufacture, at the right time, of optimal quality and competitive cost
* Managing a dynamic demand and thus changeable material flow
* Devising and implementing key process improvements in terms of Supply Chain, Planning and Purchasing best practice
* Supplier-/contract performance management
About YouThe successful Procurement Manager will have/be:
1. Experienced in managing broad portfolio of spend across Directs and Indirect, from within Manufacturing/Engineering
2. NPD/Project management skills advantageous
3. Procurement experience from within a Manufacturing and/or Engineering environment essential
4. Supportive mentor and team manager, collaborative approach
5. Resilient, assertive, strong communicator...