Ref: BBBH35826
Procurement Manager
Role Title
Procurement Manager
Engineering & Manufacturing
c . £40,000 - £50,000 Benefits
Burnley, Lancashire
Role Profile
Fantastic opportunity to develop & manage a world class Procurement function that is responsible for ensuring all demands for products and services are met in an efficient and most cost-effective manner. Building a strong team and supplier base with agreed service levels taking into consideration lead times and inventory levels.
Responsibilities will include:
- Own Supplier relationships on behalf of the business and negotiate expected Service Level Agreements including but not limited to; Pricing, Rebates, Lead Times; Warranties; NDAs, Freight costs etc
- Lead Quarterly Supplier Reviews to develop business opportunities; Review what is / is not working and expand / reduce working with suppliers.
- Lead Supplier Audit activity as part of Right First Time Culture within Supply Chain
- Look at areas of supply risk and eliminate (single source material, critical suppliers, etc.) review Make versus Buy strategy.
- Keep up to date with market pricing and ensure the business is using latest pricings (materials, etc.)
- New ideas - support 'doing things differently' with input from suppliers.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years working within a purchasing environment ideally within an engineering environment
- Working knowledge of SAP preferable but training can/will be provided if necessary
- A good solid engineering knowledge base gained by working in an Engineering environment
Client information
Growing engineering operation supporting exciting and complex projects globally
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