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Strategic Procurement Manager
Caerphilly
£55,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier management within a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business?
We’re recruiting for a Strategic Procurement Manager to join a highly successful organisation that continues to invest, expand and develop across multiple markets. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving supplier performance and delivering commercial value across an international supply base.
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development activities and contract negotiations while identifying opportunities to reduce cost, improve performance and mitigate supply chain risk.
The Role
*Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans across key spend categories.
*Build, negotiate and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
*Lead supplier selection, evaluation and onboarding activities.
*Drive cost reduction and value improvement projects from initial sourcing through to implementation.
*Manage commercial negotiations and supplier contract performance.
*Support new product introduction (NPI) projects from a procurement perspective.
*Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities and supply chain risks.
*Ensure procurement activities align with governance, compliance and ethical sourcing standards.
*Work collaboratively with operational and senior stakeholders to support wider business objectives.
About You
*Proven experience within strategic procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
*Strong supplier relationship and contract management experience.
*Experience negotiating with international suppliers.
*Knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes and best practice.
*Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
*Experience delivering measurable cost-saving and supplier improvement initiatives.
*Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
*A proactive approach with excellent organisation and attention to detail.
*CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS, would be advantageous
What’s on Offer?
*Salary of £55,000
*10% annual performance bonus
*Hybrid working
*Company pension
*Life assurance
*Free parking
*Company events
*Opportunity for international travel
*A collaborative, positive and supportive culture
*Genuine opportunity to influence procurement strategy within a growing business
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact while developing your career within a successful and expanding organisation, please apply via the link on this page.