Project Manager (Procurement)

Business:
    
Originally founded as Prosper De Mulder Limited in 1926; SARIA Ltd is now part of The SARIA Group, headquartered in Selm (Germany), which employs around 9,000 people at 190 locations across 25 countries.  The UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 23 sites across the country.

We are looking for a self-motivated, analytically-thinking individual with strong communication skills and a hands-on approach to build the UK procurement department. Reporting to the UK Finance Director, and working closely with the Group Procurement team based in Germany, this position offers great potential for development through its visibility by the SARIA Group.

Previous procurement experience would be advantageous, as well as an understanding of the procurement principles. This position would ideally suit a graduate with circa 2-5 years working experience.

The Position:

•    Initially to gain an in depth understanding of the business and to build solid working relationships with relevant managers in the UK and Group Procurement team in Germany;
•    Undertake training within the Group Procurement team, based in the Group’s headquarters in Selm, Germany;  
•    To build and develop the UK procurement department, identifying possible improvements in the operational processes.
•    Once established in the role, you will be responsible for various purchasing areas at a national and international level, as well as the continuous independent search for new potential cost savings.
•    Based on well-founded analysis of purchasing data, you will conduct independent negotiations with supplier key accounts for a variety of group-wide purchasing areas. These will include plant engineering, operating and auxiliary materials, fleet management as well as maintenance and repair services for production technology.
•    You will be in constant communication with internal national and international managers, advising and implementing on new strategic supplier agreements.

The Person:

•    University Degree in Business, Economics or Industrial Engineering.
•    A good understanding of Procurement principles.
•    A Technical / Engineering background or understanding would be advantageous.
•    Proven conceptual and analytical skills. 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident manner and the ability to communicate at all levels.
•    Highly motivated with the drive to identify and achieve savings.
•    Strong assertiveness and professional negotiating skills.  
•    An aptitude, willingness and motivation to learn.

Salary: Circa £32,000 to £40,000, dependent upon experience, plus company car and excellent benefits package
Location: Doncaster, but with extensive travel to Selm, Germany initially for training  

Please apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter, including your salary expectations and reasons for applying, and your commitment and availability to work in Germany initially.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s anticipated.

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