Procurement Contracts Manager

Our client, an innovation led, global businesses in the B2B world, are known in their sector for being leaders who provide some of the biggest manufacturers on the planet. They are searching for a Procurement Contracts Manager, in a new and exciting role to support the Supply Chain Director. 

Job Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Director and working closely with other company departments, you will be responsible for managing our supply base and delivering our supply chain strategy. 

Responsibilities 
•    Day to Day management of our supply base and the implementation of stock agreements and monitoring of these
•    Implementation and ongoing management of our Supplier Management Framework 
•    Supporting the Supply Chain Director with contract negotiations
•    Working closely with the business to identify and secure suppliers including new and contingency options 
•    Source products, materials and select suppliers, ensuring alignment with Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation requirements
•    Manage supplier performance against agreed measures, implementing corrective actions as necessary
•    Identify and exploit commercial opportunities through skilled negotiation and supplier relationship management
•    Ensure compliance with procurement processes and legal requirements, including contract management and risk mitigation
•    Contracting of indirect expenditure (Port contracts, PPE, Feed & Waste Management)
•    Develop deep strategic relationships with suppliers  
•    Regularly review and benchmark the global market and existing suppliers for new raw materials and develop relationships to drive future strategies 
•    Deliver on cost reduction programs as necessary 
•    Leading cross functional supply chain projects 
•    Building knowledge on our materials, together with supplier market insights and impacts to ensure we have strong commercial discussions with both suppliers and end customers via the sales team
•    Monthly Reporting to the business on Supply Chain Activities and KPIs 
•    Working cross functionally to identify / improve our sustainability journey with our supply base
•    Participate in any other activities or carry out any other duties that may be outside the general remit, which will benefit the individual, department, or company

Personal Profile
•    2-3 years of experience in a Buyer or Procurement Manager role, within the UK food industry
•    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills
•    Analytical, organisational, and reporting skills
•    Resilient individual with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
•    Ideally CIPS qualification or ambition to study towards 
•    Good understanding of contract law and procurement processes
•    Excellent team player with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
•    Good project management skills
•    A ‘can do’ attitude with a strong desire to deliver against strict targets/deadlines
•    The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

Ref Code: FMW41631

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash 

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.