Procurement Manager

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their growing team based in the Andover office.

Job Purpose:
The procurement team has undergone significant growth and transformation. As the Procurement Manager, you will drive the development of the team, mentor new managers, and oversee procurement processes to ensure seamless operations and high-quality standards.

Main Accountabilities:

1. Manage the supplier credit limits to support uninterrupted growth.
2. Update and maintain the approved supplier list with tiered suppliers.
3. Oversee daily Procurement Team operations, ensuring meticulous planning for deliveries and logistics.
4. Assist the Commercial Director in negotiating and updating supply chain terms, supporting deals, and managing direct rebates.
5. Monitor, develop, and refine KPIs to uphold quality and efficiency standards.
6. Implement and oversee procurement procedures and controls.
7. Strategically manage the materials supply chain for operational efficiency.
8. Develop a procurement schedule for long-term contracts to secure uninterrupted supply.
9. Provide detailed weekly reports for senior management.
10. Engage local suppliers to align with project requirements.
11. Support onboarding for new sub-contractors and suppliers.
12. Update cashflow forecasts based on trends and committed work.
13. Lead dispute resolution efforts involving both internal and external stakeholders.
14. Utilise the Protean suite to generate reports for commercial and procurement departments.
15. Host regular internal procurement meetings and participate in client meetings as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
Essential:

1. Experience of working in an Operational Procurement role.
2. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a preference for Access experience.
3. Able to identify sourcing initiatives and implement procurement policies and processes.
4. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to performance manage suppliers.
5. Strong communication skills at a variety of levels.
6. Influencing skills with other managers and stakeholders.
7. High personal integrity.
8. Able to manage, coach and develop team members.

Desirable:

1. A procurement qualification with evidence of continuous professional development.
2. Experience within M&E or Housing contracts.

This is a full-time on-site permanent role offering £55,000 - £60,000, car allowance, and other great benefits including free parking.

Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on (phone number removed) to apply and find out more or email (url removed).