Purchasing and Procurement Manager

Reporting to the Finance Manager the Purchasing and Procurement Manager will have a key role in the Management team. Strategic Sourcing Developing Procurement Strategies: Create plans that align procurement with company goals and budgets. Identify opportunities to optimise costs without sacrificing quality. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Evaluate suppliers for reliability, quality, and cost-efficiency. Negotiate contracts to secure the best terms.Acquisition of Goods and Services Identifying Requirements: Collaborate with departments to understand purchasing needs. Assess the quantity and specifications of required goods or services.Supplier Selection: Research and shortlist vendors based on quality, pricing, and delivery capabilities. Conduct bids or Request for Proposals (RFPs).Cost Management Budgeting and Financial Oversight: Monitor expenditures to stay within allocated budgets. Analyse pricing trends and market conditions to save costs.Negotiation: Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve favourable deals.Contract Management Drafting and Managing Contracts: Prepare, review, and enforce purchase agreements. Ensure contracts comply with company policies and legal regulations.Risk Management: Mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions, non-compliance, or contract breaches.Inventory Management Stock and Supply Monitoring: Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid overstocking or shortages. Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams for efficient supply management.Reorder Planning: Establish reorder points and maintain supplier lead times to ensure timely replenishment.Quality Assurance Ensuring Standards: Oversee quality checks on goods received. Resolve disputes with suppliers over substandard or defective products.Compliance and Sustainability Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on trade laws, import/export regulations, and other compliance requirements.Promoting Sustainability: Choose suppliers who adhere to sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.Data Management and Reporting Tracking Procurement Metrics: Monitor supplier performance, cost savings, and delivery timelines.Report Generation: Generate procurement reports for management to assess purchasing effectiveness. Keep all product records up to date.Team Leadership Managing the Procurement Team: Train and oversee procurement staff. Delegate tasks and ensure efficient operations within the team.Collaboration with Other Departments: Work with finance, operations, and product development teams to align procurement efforts.Skills / Competencies Experienced buyer with strong commercial awareness. Proven record in sourcing new leading products in any market. Direct experience negotiating terms with suppliers. Experience working independently and comfortable with high level of responsibility. Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to multiple deadlines. Advanced Excel knowledge and comfortable with ERP systems.ACS are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Purchasing Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Purchasing Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Purchasing Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Purchasing Manager role you desire