Procurement Manager - Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom - Proactive Global

Description

Position:
Procurement Manager


Salary:
Upto 65K Yearly (based on skills and experience)


Location:
Southend on Sea


Working hours :
Permanent, Full-Time

Mon - Thurs: 8:00 - 17:00

Fri: 8:00 - 13:00

Proactive are currently in search of multiple skilled Procurement Manager to start work immediately for a client of ours in Southend on Sea.

Responsible to execute production plans for the responsible area.

This is an exciting opportunity working for a world leading manufacturing company, offing ample opportunity for career progression and development.

Principal Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management to the Southend operation Procurement Team and suppliers.
Management of the Southend Procurement Team and suppliers to meet functional, programme and business objectives,
Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives for people, process and capability within the Procurement Team,
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate commercial, financial and schedule risks within the supply base,
Develop and implement an organization to support current and future business objectives,
UK Intercompany - Electronics, Composites and OTM trading - forecast, demand and management,
Regular reporting on Procurement Team performance to function, programmes and business,
Identify staff development needs and implement training plans,
Resolution of supplier and supply chain issues impacting programme and business objectives,
Collaborative working with other functions to support programme and business objectives,
Ensure that the processes used to determine and manage employee performance, attendance, timekeeping, and employee relations are effective and that a close alignment with the HR Team on such matters is maintained,
Regular briefing to the Procurement Team with information on the Company's performance and future plans.

Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company's standards and policies, including environmental, safety and health policies.

Develop and implement appropriate processes to maintain compliance to legal, regulatory and statutory obligations.
Represent the business, maintaining high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
Carry out any other tasks, where reasonable and relevant, when required.

Knowledge and Experience

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or aboveKey Competencies

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to make decisions

Excellent negotiation skills

Excellent commercial awareness, including delivery, acceptance, warranty, payments and obligations

Programme management experience

Risk management, identification and implementation of mitigation strategies

Ability to differentiate between accountability and responsibility through effective delegation

People management

Relationship / stakeholder management

Industry knowledge

Computer literate, including MS Office knowledge

Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact me on (phone number removed) or a.

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