Summary: The Procurement Lead role involves leading a team of procurement professionals to enhance procurement efficiency, achieve cost savings, and improve supplier performance. The position requires strong negotiation skills and a background in material planning within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive improvements and oversee the purchasing process while ensuring compliance with government policies. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 3 procurement professionals, providing mentorship and performance improvement.
• Negotiate and manage supplier relationships for on-time deliveries and cost savings.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Oversee the purchasing process for goods, services, and materials, ensuring compliance.
• Manage supplier performance, including recovery plans and regular reviews.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies while influencing key stakeholders.
• Track KPIs and report on procurement progress, identifying areas for improvement.

Key Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of procurement processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and digital procurement platforms, ideally SAP.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Salary (Rate): 50000

City: St Helens

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other