Buyer and Supply Chain Manager in Adlington

We are seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement strategies, supply chain operations, and the end-to-end flow of goods to ensure cost-efficient, timely, and high-quality delivery of products and services. You must have experience in buying raw products – ideally polypropylene – with extensive experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain roles, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors.

There are 4 main parts to this role:

• Procurement Management
  • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to acquire goods and services efficiently.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve optimal terms, costs, and quality standards.
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with organisational policies, transparency, and ethical standards.
• Supply Chain Oversight
  • Manage the end-to-end supply chain processes, including sourcing, logistics, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, and transport providers to maintain smooth operations and prevent delays or shortages.
  • Analyse demand forecasts and stock levels to optimise inventory and avoid disruptions.
• Process Optimization and Leadership
  • Streamline and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery.
  • Lead a team of supply chain and procurement professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
  • Ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
• Financial and Reporting Responsibilities
  • Oversee budget planning, track supply chain costs, and identify opportunities for savings.
  • Prepare reports and present insights on procurement, inventory, and distribution performance to senior management.

What will YOU bring to the role?

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical and strategic planning capabilities for assessing supply chain metrics and making informed decisions.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management, and procurement procedures.
• Proficiency in supply chain software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CSCP are advantageous.

You will stand out from the crowd because:

• You are driven to constantly achieve high levels of service coupled with a passion for continuous improvement.
• You are highly motivated when working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise workloads during times of high demand.
• You have excellent analytical skills and can analyse how data is coming in and how it will need to be organised.
• You are a logical thinker looking at what data needs to be recorded and determine how to store it in such a way that it will be easily used in the future.

You will also:

• Be outgoing, friendly, and approachable with the ability to remain professional at all times.
• Conduct yourself in a professional, positive manner at all times both with suppliers on the phone and with colleagues and visitors within an office environment.
• Be able to learn systems quickly, have an interest and knowledge of IT, and be confident in producing reports and manipulating data.
• Be objective-driven with a key focus on the job at hand.
• Be a team player and problem solver to solve data problems as they arise.
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute and progress within the role by going the extra mile.

The rewards:

• Salary commensurate with experience plus bonus package and benefits.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension, private healthcare, income protection, and death in service cover.
• Full training/development programme.

Time for us to talk? Then please send me your CV.