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Form of work
SalaryNigel Wright's Supply Chain and Procurement Team are working with a multinational manufacturer to recruit a Procurement Manager.
The Client offers flexible working and an attractive benefits package.
The Opportunity
The Procurement Manager will have the following key responsibilities:
- Global supplier relationship management across raw materials and packaging
- Supplier relationship management, identifying opportunities for rationalisation/cost reduction/avoidance
- Supplier/-cost negotiations and performance management, contract renewals/retenders
- Business partnering internal stakeholders i.e. Quality Control and Assurance, Finance, Technical teams – collaborating to resolve quality issues/ support material changes/NPI
- Collaborating closely with Planning to understand and interrogate forecasts, demand and inventory
- Change control management
- Opportunity to mentor junior team member
About You
The ideal Procurement Manager will have/be
- A direct procurement background in Pharmaceutical/Chemicals/Food sector as this is a standalone direct procurement role for the site
- Strategic direct procurement experience essential, accustomed to managing a global supply base
- Excellent attention to detail, technically minded, able to keep on top of regulatory changes and their impact to direct procurement and supplier relationship management
- Proactive, positive can-do attitude, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Adaptable to the changing requirements and priorities within the business
- Resilient, strong communicator, confident in challenging and engaging cross functionally with stakeholders of all levels
- Willing to travel as required to visit supplier network
