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Procurement Manager

ACS Business Performance Ltd
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 6HG, England

Salary

£50,000 - £63,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Procurement Manager will focus on identifying and implementing cost reduction strategies within the business.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the purchasing team, maintaining accurate stock control, and ensuring timely delivery to customers.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing or SME environment, along with people management skills.
  • The role requires effective negotiation and supplier management abilities, with a strong understanding of production processes.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, and applicants should possess at least three years of relevant experience.

The successful Procurement Manager will identify and implement areas to reduce cost within the business.

  • Undertake strategic procurement activities to identify and validate potential new suppliers.
  • Implement stock controls to ensure we minimise stock whilst ensuring we also deliver on time to end customers.
  • Management of the purchasing team to ensure all items are purchased and available when needed in a timely and efficient manner;
  • Ensuring that accurate stock control is maintained, in particular the availability of critical and bespoke items;
  • Ensuring that stock held in the stocker is >99.9% accurate by implementing regular PI checks to confirm;
  • Managing inventory levels to ensure product availability whilst minimising obsolescence and driving inventory reduction;
  • Continuous improvement of purchasing methods and processes in terms of both quality and efficiency;
  • Managing the company's materials spend, identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities;

To be successful in this role of Procurement Manager we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:

  • Previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing, SME environment;
  • Experience of managing cost down within a production environment with a good understanding of how products are engineered and manufactured;
  • People management experience;
  • Effective negotiation and supplier management skills;

ACS are recruiting for a Procurement Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Procurement Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Procurement Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Procurement Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Procurement Manager role you desire.

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