At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive procurement savings and improve supplier performance while overseeing daily operations.
- Company: Checkmate Fire Solutions, a leader in fire protection and compliance services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, birthday off, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact on fire safety solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement or supply chain and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
About Us Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise.
With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.
The Role As our business continues to expand, we are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join our Purchasing team in Elland.
Working closely with our Senior Supply Chain Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operation of the Procurement Department, supporting the team to deliver an excellent service to the wider business while driving commercial value, supplier performance and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing Driving procurement savings and identifying opportunities to improve commercial value.
Supporting supplier negotiations and developing strategic supplier relationships.
Overseeing purchasing activity and ensuring operational requirements are met.
Managing supplier performance, issues and improvement plans.
Ensuring procurement processes, records and supplier arrangements meet governance requirements.
Monitoring KPIs, savings, service levels and supplier performance.
Using procurement data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the Procurement function.
Supporting the implementation of new systems, technology and best practice.
Acting as a key procurement partner to Operations, Commercial, Finance and other internal teams.
What We’re Looking For Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
Experience of leading, supervising or developing a team.
Strong commercial awareness with a track record of identifying value and cost-saving opportunities.
Confident negotiator with strong supplier relationship management skills.
Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Experience of improving processes and ways of working.
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 desirable.
A collaborative leader who leads by example.
A strong continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Us A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period) Access to continuous learning opportunities
Assistant Procurement Manager employer: Checkmate Fire Solutions
Checkmate Fire Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Harlow where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the passive fire protection sector. Our supportive culture encourages teamwork and creativity, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career while contributing to the safety of communities.
