Company profile:
A leading packaging manufacturer supplying the industrial, food and medical sectors is looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to join their team.
Title: Strategic Procurement Manager
Role and Responsibilities:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to take ownership of key supplier relationships and sourcing strategies across multiple regions.
The role will combine strategic procurement and commercial negotiations with hands-on supplier management. You will be responsible for driving cost savings, improving supplier performance and developing long-term sourcing strategies, while ensuring day-to-day purchasing requirements are met and continuity of supply is maintained.
Working closely with Category Management, Supply Chain and internal stakeholders, you will play an important role in improving procurement performance, managing supplier risks and delivering long-term commercial value to the business.
Qualifications and knowledge:
Experience in strategic procurement, purchasing or supplier management.
Strong commercial negotiation skills, including pricing, contracts and supplier agreements.
Proven experience identifying cost savings and improving purchasing performance.
Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Knowledge of supplier tenders, RFQs and benchmarking activities.
Experience managing supplier performance and identifying supply chain risks.
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Confident working with internal stakeholders across different departments and regions.
Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational purchasing.
Excellent communi...
Strategic Procurement Manager in Manchester employer: Greaves Recruitment Solution
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Contact Details:
Greaves Recruitment Solution Recruitment Team
