As the Procurement Manager, you will manage, drive, coordinate and oversee the strategic sourcing of goods, raw materials and equipment, international as well as domestic markets, to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met. You will be responsible for driving purchase quality, service and value delivery to ensure continuity of supply.
* As Procurement Manager, you will be working Monday to Friday, to:
*Research, analyse and forecast current and future buying trends, commodity markets, styles and products with attention to specified target and demographics
*Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on sustainability
*Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards
*Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals
*Ensure all required legislation and requirements are met in line with relevant purchase groups
*Utilise Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to drive performance improvement
*Negotiate terms of contract with suppliers
*Oversee administration of all agreements
*Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
*Drive and monitor cost of goods PPV analysis and forward price forecasting.
*Own and deliver the budget for your specific spend areas.
*Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
*Work collaboratively with others in the procurement function and across the business, to drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise value, efficiency focusing on the total cost of ownership.
*Support the implementation of Key Projects
*Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
*Ensure compliance to company guidelines, policies and procedures
*Conduct research for new components and suppliers

This is a full-time and permanent role paying up to £50k.
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