Procurement Manager - Westcott, United Kingdom - Linklife Ltd

Linklife Ltd
Linklife Ltd
Verified Company
Westcott, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Job Title:
Procurement Manager

Salary:
£50,000

Loaction:
Westcott, Aylesbury

Duties:


  • Implement category and commodity strategies to optimize the company spend to achieve cost reduction, efficient endtoend supply chains, simplification & standardization of the product portfolio working with product management and business stakeholders
  • Direct involvement in material demand planning with the Inventory Manager, to ensure tight control of purchases, planning and consumption to support business needs and control working capital
  • Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with suppliers to deliver yearonyear cost reduction
  • Drive implementation of procurement change initiatives within the spend categories to improve business performance
  • Robust approach to supply chain management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance and risk management
  • Procurement reporting and analysis of management information to measure savings, business, and supplier performance
  • Measurement, management, and development of supplier contracts to drive commercial improvement and product/service stability
  • To engage and work with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Product Management, Sales & Marketing and Finance
  • Negotiate and execute supplier trading agreements
  • Improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management
  • Manage all activities that develop relationships with suppliers
  • Develop the supply base to create competitive advantage and sustainability
  • Ensure supplier price lists and trading agreements are maintained within the IT system SAP
  • Deliver cost savings at the agreed levels
  • Operate within and develop the framework of standard operating procedures and all corresponding procedures as defined within the Quality Management System
  • Coach, develop and manage, the Procurement function and team to achieve 'best in class' processes and results

Requirements:


  • Extensive experience in the technical procurement of manufacturing / construction direct materials
  • Proven track record of cost reduction and supplier management improvements
  • Strong commercial, negotiating & influencing skills
  • Ability to see the big picture but also be in the detail of the company's spend
  • Strong numeracy
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, across multiple projects
  • Change Management leader
  • Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets
  • Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements
  • Excellent organisational and problemsolving skills
  • Proven track record of developing a Procurement function and team
  • CIPS Level 4 professional qualification or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 years procurement management experience
  • Driven, passionate, "can do attitude" and a "selfstarter"
  • Eauctioning or Etendering would be an advantage
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