Procurement Manager Job Description
Procurement Manager
Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Full-time, Permanent - onsite
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Meech International is a leading global manufacturing company, and we are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing process, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts to ensure we obtain the best value for our company.
Procurement Manager: The role
Your primary role will be:
* To manage all Meech purchasing activities in the UK, ensuring the efficient supply of all parts into the business.
* Identify and implement areas to reduce cost within the business.
* Undertake strategic procurement activities to identify and validate potential new suppliers.
* Implement stock controls to ensure we minimise stock whilst ensuring we also deliver on time to end customers.
The key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include:
* Management of the purchasing team to ensure all items are purchased and available when needed in a timely and efficient manner;
* Ensuring that accurate stock control is maintained, in particular the availability of critical and bespoke items;
* Ensuring that stock held in the stocker is >99.9% accurate by implementing regular PI checks to confirm;
* Managing inventory levels to ensure product availability whilst minimising obsolescence and driving inventory reduction;
* Continuous improvement of purchasing methods and processes in terms of both quality and efficiency;
* Managing the company’s materials spend, identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities;
* Sourcing new suppliers and ensuring that existing suppliers are effectively managed;
* Running and overseeing the MRP system;
* Reviewing global purchasing activities and identify opportunities for improvement;
* Liaising with R&D providing purchasing support and earlier supplier involvement for new product introduction;
* Ensuring consistent regulatory compliance, Quality, OTIF and cost performance.
Qualifications:
* Full-time role based at Meech’s UK head office in Witney, Oxfordshire;
* Previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing, SME environment;
* Experience of managing cost down within a production environment with a good understanding of how products are engineered and manufactured;
* People management experience;
* Effective negotiation and supplier management skills;
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers;
* Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification is preferable but not essential;
* Strong business and commercial outlook.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary and car allowance
* Discretionary profit share bonus
* 25 – 30 days holiday (based on length of service) + bank holidays
* Health insurance
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* £100 social club allowance to join in on activities
* Career development opportunities, training and learning resources
* Mental, financial and physical wellbeing support resources
* Free on-site parking
* Plus, many more benefits!
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and a track record of success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Meech International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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