Procurement Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to lead our purchasing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leverage strategic supplier relationships to drive consistent supply, improved quality, and cost reductions.
* Maintain and evolve procurement policies and procedures in line with ISO and company QMS standards.
* Cultivate strong relationships with production, engineering, and warehousing teams to support inventory accuracy and material availability.
* Analyze and optimize freight costs and stock levels through collaborative efforts with key vendors.
* Develop and implement lean practices in purchasing and supply chain workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
* Support accurate forecasting and long-term supplier planning, providing visibility across the organization.
* Coach and mentor purchasing team members to build a high-performing procurement function.
Requirements:
* Third-level qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing and procurement leadership within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Proven track record of supplier management, cost reduction, and delivering against performance metrics.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience negotiating international supplier agreements and logistics contracts.
* High competency level in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc)