Job Description
Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Procurement Manager – Up to £60,000 Per Annum – Shefford, Bedfordshire
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm – Hybrid Working Available
Macildowie Procurement has partnered with a manufacturing business in Shefford to recruit a Procurement Manager.
The key objective is to lead on the strategic element of our client’s procurement function which includes building and growing supplier relationships as well as identifying areas where our client is able to make cost saves to help drive category growth.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure materials and services are sourced cost effectively, delivered on time and meet required specifications, while driving supplier performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
- Lead the procurement team, driving performance against KPIs and improving efficiencies.
- Manage weekly material deliveries, raise purchase orders and ensure inventory is delivered on time.
- Support with the end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring robust cross-functional alignment and decision-making.
- Monitor MRP and ensure materials are available for production and customer orders.
- Manage the procurement budget, identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor commodity pricing.
- Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, sustainability, service and cost objectives
- Lead on sourcing new materials and components for NPI projects.
- Establish supplier KPIs and performance review processes
- Negotiate contracts and collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with business goals.
- Champion sustainability by improving supply chain environmental practices.
The Candidate
- Previous experience operating in a senior leadership procurement position.
- A demonstrated procurement background in manufacturing.
- Able to commute to Shefford.
- Comfortable user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Proficient user of ERP/MRP systems.
- Effective communicator and comfortable liaising with a variety of stakeholders.
- Comfortable presenting stock/procurement related spreadsheets to stakeholders.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Generous pension contribution.
- Private healthcare.
- Early finish on a Friday.
- Hybrid working available.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.
