Procurement / Contract Manager -

Procurement / Contract Manager -

Full time Permanent

Salary £50,000k - £55,000k + great benefits

Location: Teesside – Tees Valley 

Sector: Global logistics shipping, manufacturing + UK Road & storage

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large global organisation in a Procurement / contracts Manager position. You will develop and implement the procurement strategy for the UK logistics Business division.  Securing existing and future need for capacity and logistics services against the lowest supply chain costs + ensuring quality and operational performance.

This is a new additional role to the logistics team and you will be able to add real value to the organisation.  

Key Areas: -

• Global logistics & supply planning / costing
• Being self-motivated, solutions focused and a credible, first-class communicator
• Logistics procurement contract management

Responsibilities

• Directing procurement processes and strategy
• Lead, drive and execute negotiations for strategic deals
• Overseeing the management of supply chain operations.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Participating in budget development and oversight.
• Providing input on procurement and supply chain best practices.
• Ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Procurement strategy and processes.
• Review, define and control contracts, SLA’s and other relevant documents
• Work closely with the Sales team to ensure that pricing is aligned with the business strategy
• Analyse market trends and competitor pricing to ensure that our pricing remains competitive
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers

Ideal Experience Required:

• Skills & experience of a Purchasing – Logistics

• CIPS qualification (desirable)

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Contract management and supplier experience.