Procurement Manager - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Nigel Wright Recruitment

Description

The Company Nigel Wright's Supply Chain and Procurement Team are working with a multinational manufacturer to recruit a Procurement Manager.The Client offers flexible working and an attractive benefits package. The Opportunity The Procurement Manager will have the following key responsibilities:

• Global supplier relationship management across raw materials and packaging
• Supplier relationship management, identifying opportunities for rationalisation/cost reduction/avoidance
• Supplier/-cost negotiations and performance management, contract renewals/retenders
• Business partnering internal stakeholders i.e. Quality Control and Assurance, Finance, Technical teams - collaborating to resolve quality issues/ support material changes/NPI
• Collaborating closely with Planning to understand and interrogate forecasts, demand and inventory
• Change control management
• Opportunity to mentor junior team member

• A direct procurement background in Pharmaceutical/Chemicals/Food sector as this is a standalone direct procurement role for the site
• Strategic direct procurement experience essential, accustomed to managing a global supply base
• Excellent attention to detail, technically minded, able to keep on top of regulatory changes and their impact to direct procurement and supplier relationship management
• Proactive, positive can-do attitude, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptable to the changing requirements and priorities within the business
• Resilient, strong communicator, confident in challenging and engaging cross functionally with stakeholders of all levels
• Willing to travel as required to visit supplier network