Procurement Contract Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Contract Manager to join a global company who have their UK Head Office based in Milton Keynes. This a fixed term contract role for 6-months, however, could be extended or lead to permanent employment. Please note, this role is fully office based, with NO remote working.

Working Hours: 08:00am - 16:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30 minute lunch break.

Overview:

• You will manage the information flow from approved suppliers for the Regional Procurement Team to enable the collation of quotes & offers for a range of raw materials.
• Information Shall then be inputted into the Global Finance approval process and followed through to completions before handing over to Local Expeditors for call off.
• Applicants should have working knowledge of Purchasing Practices and Principals
• At all times working in accordance with our global food safety policies and procedures that support activities of the Quality and Regulatory functions.
• Responsible for identifying & achieving assigned cost saving initiatives target, whilst in compliance with auditable and finance rulings as assigned by the Procurement Director.

Duties:

• Responsible for the requests and collation of suppliers quotes to enable a decision to be made as to Contract.
• Responsible for guidance to local Regulatory, Technical and local Material Managers on Future contracts.
• Prepares contracts across a global supply base for the assigned categories of direct raw material services, through negotiated pricing and consolidation techniques with Regional Category Manager.
• Manages any change through Quality Management Systems with Quality, Regulatory and R&D functions for all strategically managed materials.
• Identifies and assists in the qualification of New Suppliers and Tracks cost through comparative modelling to budget.
• Supports business units’ O.T.I.F by clearing escalated road blocks with suppliers.
• Assesses supplier capabilities, and availability to makes recommendations on ingredient availability.

Requirements:

• Degree level of education.
• Experience in Buying / Contract Management within Chemical, Food Ingredient or Pharmaceutical roles, that include Finance Support.
• Strong organizational, Cross functional reporting skills with ability to self-manage.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced user of computer-based purchasing systems, and Microsoft software products.
• In-depth experience of report writing, data generation with final analysis.
• Knowledge of contract management, writing and review.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.