Strategic Procurement Manager

High-Tech SME business requires a Strategic Procurement Manager. Applicants need experience in cost down activities, negotiating supplier agreements and contracts, and identifying / selecting new supply chain partners.

A product, engineering led environment the Strategic Procurement Manager will be responsible for driving cost-down activities across new/existing ranges, alongside negotiating supplier agreements and contracts, with new/existing supply chain partners. The Strategic Procurement Manager will work closely with stakeholders in Quality and Project Management, while be supported by (but not managing) Operational Buyers.

Specific duties of the Strategic Procurement Manager include:

• Identify, evaluate and select new suppliers and supply chain partners
• Conduct cost-down activity on new and existing product ranges
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and contracts
• Supplier performance management and development activities
• Socialise with the supplier landscape - attend trade shows and understand changes in the market
• Stakeholder collaboration - Quality, Projects, Operations

Strategic Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering
• Experience across both mechanical and electronic supply chains, would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of UK and international suppliers
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills - ability to establish supplier agreements and contracts
• A motivated self-starter, who can thrive in an SME environment