Procurement Manager
Core
Deliver the procurement plan for the business, managing a £40M budget spend and leading purchasing strategies.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager
Builds
Procurement plans and vendor relationships
Domain
Industrial technology (aerospace, defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring)
Required skills
Purchasing strategy development, cost and scenario analysis, risk assessment, vendor management, demand forecasting, inventory level management, team leadership, negotiation
Preferred skills
Toyota Production System (TPS) knowledge, managing key commodities
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute purchasing strategies, track functional metrics to reduce expenses, craft negotiation strategies, partner with stakeholders for requirements documentation, forecast price and market trends, assess and mitigate risks, seek reliable vendors, determine delivery quantity and timing, monitor demand levels, propose system improvements, collaborate on inventory metrics, manage obsolete stock, oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, assist in invoicing and collecting processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management
