Procurement Manager

Due to growth a new role has arisen for a Procurement Manager.
You will be responsible for implementing, managing and overseeing the procurement operations.

A background gained within the construction industry is desirable. Along with experience of implementing Sage Purchasing / Stock Control / MRP systems.

Main Duties:
• Establish, implement, manage and oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Establish, implement and monitor purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Develop and drive a cost reduction programme across all suppliers and vendors
• Control of the annual expenditure
• Liaison with Directors to control budgets, supplier agreements and price forecasts
• Develop, manage and maintain vendor and supplier relationship process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organisational requirements
• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations

Required Experience/Skills;
• Experience in purchasing and procurement
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative purchasing solutions
• CIPS qualified or working towards
• Good interpersonal skills; able to lead (where appropriate) or fully participate in cross-functional teams and confidently operate at senior levels with internal business and suppliers.
• High competency level in MS Office applications
• Analytical/commercial
• Customer focused
• Value added approach