Procurement Lead Locations: Witney, Oxfordshire Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30 Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) About the Role We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Lead to join a growing manufacturing business in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a hands-on procurement role with responsibility for the performance and continuous improvement of the procurement function. The position will involve a combination of operational procurement, supplier management, data analysis, MRP optimisation and process improvement. The successful candidate will be highly organised, analytical and proactive, with strong MRP/ERP and Excel experience. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the day-to-day performance and control of the procurement function. Support purchasing activity, supplier issues and procurement prioritisation. Identify current and future supply risks before they impact Production. Monitor procurement KPIs and implement recovery plans where required. Lead regular procurement meetings, reviewing KPIs, shortages, supplier performance and actions. Provide procurement updates to senior management and internal teams. Take ownership of improving MRP accuracy and effectiveness. Maintain supplier information, lead times, pricing, reorder points and purchasing parameters. Identify opportunities to automate purchasing and reduce manual administration. Analyse historic component usage, current orders and future demand. Plan purchasing requirements around supplier lead times, MOQ, stock levels and supply risk. Identify potential component shortages and excess stock. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers. Identify alternative suppliers to improve cost, quality and supply resilience. Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQ and commercial terms. Support supplier quality issues and corrective actions. Monitor purchasing spend, pricing and supplier performance. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply. Monitor supplier payment commitments and support cash-flow planning. Own and develop procurement KPIs, including supplier performance, delivery, cost, shortages and MRP accuracy. Skills
Procurement Lead employer: Streamline Search Limited
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