Procurement Manager

DK recruitment is working with a long-established Manufacturing business in Plymouth as we are looking for a Procurement Manager. Responsible for the overall in-bound supply chain, ensuring timely delivery of all necessary production materials. Identify and address opportunities for materials/costings improvements. To assist in preparing budgets on all aspects of material sourcing. The Procurement Manager will work closely with the senior management team to develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies for all materials required to meet the Company’s production objectives in the timeliest, most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. This is to ensure optimal operation with the correct balance of quality, cost, and service that is in line with the Vispring business strategy. The objective is to develop a strong and trusted supply network, allowing the business to minimise stock holding and achieve the lowest possible cost, without compromise to quality.

Main Duties:

• Manage a database of material information and our core ERP system SAP with item/vendor information.
• Manage the creation and processing of all Purchase Orders for supply chain through SAP.
• Manage suppliers’ delivery discrepancies, errors and damages and process through SAP.
• Work with existing/new suppliers on continuous product and service improvements and new developments.
• Review prices for key product purchases to ensure the lowest price available is always achieved.
• Negotiate contracts with supply and distribution partners.
• Provide advice to various stakeholders on procurement policy, procurement planning, aid contract formation and/or contract management activities.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers in line with forecast and demand data.
• Manage the stock quality and waste, escalating any discrepancies to suppliers.
• Manage overall invoice queries, ensuring they are addressed in a timely fashion across the team.
• Manage departmental KPIs relating to purchases on time and on budget, stock holding optimisation and turnover, quality and invoicing issues.
• Manage Procurements responsibilities in the setup of new items and the discontinuation of obsolete components and arranging for the trailing of new or alternative items.
• Act as ambassador for the control of spend across the business and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Respond to product development initiatives and innovation strategy to source consumables in a timely manner.
• Manage and own material and supplier files to deliver business compliance needs.
• Cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Maintain good day-to-day relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain and support commodity reports for Group Purchasing.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Min 5 years’ experience in Procurement.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems critical, preferably SAP.
• Skilled negotiator.
• Management experience of direct reports.
• Fluency of English language.
• Degree educated.
• A high level of proficiency in written, numerical and verbal skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• CIPs level 5 qualified.
• Demonstrable project management skills.
• Proficient in the use of ERP systems, preferably SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Key Competencies:

• Highly organised and analytical.
• Confident with numerical problem solving.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment.
• Planning and organisation.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to identify and recommend process improvements.
• Professionalism and accountability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Performance in the role may be assessed against: Open order book management.
• Cost reductions/Cost avoidance and PPV adherence.
• Supplier performance and reliability metrics.
• On time delivery (Both Raw Materials).