Procurement Manager

The successful Procurement Manager will identify and implement areas to reduce cost within the business.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake strategic procurement activities to identify and validate potential new suppliers.
• Implement stock controls to ensure we minimize stock whilst ensuring we also deliver on time to end customers.
• Management of the purchasing team to ensure all items are purchased and available when needed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensuring that accurate stock control is maintained, in particular the availability of critical and bespoke items.
• Ensuring that stock held in the stocker is >99.9% accurate by implementing regular PI checks to confirm.
• Managing inventory levels to ensure product availability whilst minimizing obsolescence and driving inventory reduction.
• Continuous improvement of purchasing methods and processes in terms of both quality and efficiency.
• Managing the company's materials spend, identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role of Procurement Manager, we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:

• Previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing, SME environment.
• Experience of managing cost down within a production environment with a good understanding of how products are engineered and manufactured.
• Effective negotiation and supplier management skills.

ACS are recruiting for a Procurement Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Procurement Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Procurement Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Procurement Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Procurement Manager role you desire.