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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Our client within a leading industry is looking for a skilled Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to play a key role in this hands-on multipurpose position. The successful candidate will be a key strategic part in delivering the client’s vision.
We are seeking a dynamic professional with extensive experience in overseeing the global end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement and operations. Your expertise in product sourcing, through to customer delivery, and your ability to lead a team effectively, will be key to securing this position.
Procurement & Supply Chain Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement purchasing and supply chain strategies to optimise efficiency and minimise costs
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services at competitive prices.
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and monitor inventory levels with effective management strategies.
- Forecast demand for products and services, control transport costs, and stay updated with import and export regulations.
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules, and quality.
- Analyse supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Automate processes for increased efficiency and collaborate with marketing and sales teams on new product development.
- Leading a team to achieve business objectives alongside conducting annual reviews and handling HR-related issues
- Knowledge of import/export for global countries / restrictions and requirements
Team management Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead a team of 8 to achieve overall business objectives. Team of 2 x Senior Stock Controllers and 1 Senior Ops Administrator (focus on stock reconciliations) reporting directly to this remit
Experience and Skills
- Substantial staff management experience
- Strategically minded with very strong analytical ability
- Excellent skills to build relationships with supplier and internal stakeholders
- Experience dealing with international suppliers
- Commercial awareness
- Very good numeracy skills
- Experience in process automation
- Excellent IT skills
 Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model - 3 days in-office, 2 days from home
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Work with a friendly, enthusiastic team in a vibrant office environment.
Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
