Procurement Manager

Annual Salary: £40k - £55k DOE + Bonus
Location: West Norfolk – office based. Ability to travel as needed for supplier qualification and relationship management.
Working Hours: 7.30am -5pm
Job Type: Perm/Full-time
Immediate start

Role Overview:

On behalf of my client, I am seeking a dedicated and energetic Procurement Manager to centralise and commercialise their buying functions. This role is crucial for maintaining their supply chain efficiency and achieving their brand promise of 95% OTIF by 2025. The successful candidate will manage a team of 2 buyers, work closely with the warehousing team and project managers, and report directly to the Head of Operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

Form an understanding of our existing suppliers, their history, products, and services.
Conduct monthly analysis of stock levels to identify anomalies and remedy them daily using our CalWin stock system.
Centralise the buying function in the business, integrating forecasting from project managers.
Source and qualify new suppliers, including travelling to test their capabilities.
Set up and manage the tender process for key goods and services, delivering on agreed savings.
Build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate more profitable deals.
Support the business in achieving the 95% OTIF brand promise from a Supply Chain perspective by 2025.
Analyse, evaluate, and report on Supply Chain & Procurement related data to identify opportunities for improvements.
Address day-to-day issues within the Supply Chain, such as delivery delays, trading terms, and quality control.
Ensure supply chain processes meet legal standards and company requirements.
Monitor Purchase Order receipts to ensure correct stock reception.
Lead and mentor the procurement team to drive efficient resource use.
Identify opportunities for sales/estimating to utilise alternative products/services offering a commercial advantage.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in procurement and stock management.
Strong negotiation skills and excellent relationship management.
Ability to travel as needed for supplier qualification and relationship management.
Experience in leading and mentoring a team.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in managing data.
Knowledge of legal requirements related to supply chain processes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with all levels of management and staff.

To apply for this Procurement Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter online detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. For further info please contact Carol in the Reed Norwich Office.