Sourcing & Procurement Manager

NET Recruit are supporting a highly successful manufacturing business to search for a Sourcing & Procurement Manager in the Bournemouth area.

Your Role
While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies across raw materials, packing and any other categories related to production essentials
• Identifying opportunities for cost-savings, new suppliers and industry trends to optimise the procurement solutions for the business
• Handling contract negotiations with suppliers to generate optimal pricing, payment terms and quality, reviewing their performance regularly, as well as building strong supplier relationships to secure long-term collaboration
• Ensuring that supplier risks are mitigated and manage supplier contingencies
• Leading and upskilling the purchasing team, ensuring performance is enhanced, and that clear KPIs and career development pathways are set
• Monitoring the procurement budgets to achieve cost-saving targets by implementing cost optimisation initiatives
• Working cross-functionally with production, R&D, quality, product and logistics teams to ensure that procurement strategies are aligned and that new materials can be sourced for new product development
• Reviewing processes to ensure these are efficient, compliant with policies and standards and optimised when needed
• Implementing and maintaining new ERP/procurement software to enhance operations
• Working with senior leadership teams to create and deploy strategies that enhance the role of the purchasing function and support wider business objectives

You MUST Have:
Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Several years of experience within procurement or materials management, with strong purchasing experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV would desirable)
• Excellent IT abilities, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or any other methodologies surrounding continuous improvement
• Strategical mindset, with a good understanding of quality control in processes and the ability to proactively seek cost-saving opportunities
• Fantastic communication skills, particularly with negotiations and building supplier relationships
• Good organisational abilities, and able to handle multiple tasks at once

Your Opportunity:
The company provide excellent solutions to their clients, across a number of niches including aerospace, automotive and industrial, among others. This is a vital role within the business whereupon the position holder will be responsible for leading procurement operations and developing key strategies to ensure the successful procurement of goods to enable the business to provide its high quality products.

The business is offering remuneration of up to £65,000 which will accompany a great benefits package including a strong holiday allowance, pension contribution, possibility of additional earnings and a range of other attractive rewards and incentives. There will be fantastic opportunities for development and progression while leading a dynamic team.

If this excellent opportunity interests you, then please don't hesitate to apply today!