Procurement Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional? Are you looking for a new opportunity with a well-established and well-regarded organisation?

If yes, then Simple Recruitment would love to speak with you!

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials to meet production demands.

• Manage the purchasing of both direct and indirect items, raw materials and packaging services for all departments in alignment with operational requirements.
• Adjust and re-phase deliveries, expediting when necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain and update procurement parameters (supplier lead times, safety stocks, yields) within ERP system.
• Collaborate with the ERP Manager to ensure the system is effectively configured and utilised to streamline procurement workflows, data accuracy and reporting.
• Expedite purchase orders and maintain accurate records of purchases, materials, and suppliers.
• Run tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms to secure the best position for SVI.
• Cultivate and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and address and resolve any quality issues.
• Work in collaboration with the Production Manager to lead a small procurement team, setting goals and driving performance.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and engineering team to forecast material needs based on production schedules and project timelines.
• Introduce new processes and procedures within the purchasing function.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and design/development teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
• Work with finance to process invoices, resolve discrepancies and manage budget allocations.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Be committed to learn new skills, adapting to change, and staying updated with best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

What will you get?

25 days holiday plus bank holidays with an incremental holiday packageWorkplace pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7.5%Income protectionLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work and home & tech schemes

What do you need to have?

• You will have a strong background in manufacturing and engineering
• Have a growth mindset and can show a professional approach to your work and a genuine 'can do’ attitude.
• You will have proven experience as a Procurement Manager within manufacturing engineering or an industrial sector.
• You have gained a recognised degree level (or equivalent) qualification and hold membership of a relevant professional body e.g. CIPS.
• You can demonstrate a strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management principles.
• You are highly organised, proactive and can support teams to enable fast problem solving with a 'one-team’ mentality.
• Together with good numeracy, you are proficient in using Microsoft packages including Excel and ERP systems for planning and procurement.
• You possess strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a focus on long-term supplier partnerships.
• You are commercial astute with a proven ability to manage cost.
• In addition, we are looking for someone who has a natural ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Other bits you need to know

Salary: up to £50,0000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Bradford on Avon

Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Bradford on Avon, who are seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.