Sobre esta vaga de Procurement Manager na Universal Business Team
Universal Business Team · Presencial · Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Our client, a leading packaging solutions provider based in Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their Procurement Team, working alongside another Procurement Manager with responsibility for a defined portfolio of product categories. The role is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, cost control, process improvement, and ensuring compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys driving continual improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Manage an allocated portfolio of product categories, developing sourcing strategies and ensuring continuity of supply.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and monitor supplier performance.
- Work collaboratively with the other Procurement Manager to ensure effective category ownership and procurement coverage.
- Lead and support process improvement and continual improvement initiatives across procurement activities.
- Maintain accurate records to support PPWR, EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) compliance requirements.
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure accurate product data and timely introduction of new products.
- Analyse purchasing trends, identify cost-saving opportunities and support business objectives.
- Maintain supplier terms and conditions optimisation and working capital improvement.
- Stock level reviews.
- Ensure ERP data is accurate and maintained.
Requirements
- Strong negotiation, organisational and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Process improvement mindset with a focus on continual improvement.
- Packaging industry experience is desirable.
- Experience using Merlin ERP system would be an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- MCIPS is desirable.
- Previous Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer experience.
- Packaging industry knowledge desirable.
Benefits
- Salary of £45,000pa
- 25 days holiday
- Employee assistance programme
- Supportive working environment
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm or 8.30am to 5pm
- Please note that this is an onsite position
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