Procurement Manager | £55k | Manufacturer | Leicestershire

Procurement Manager / Team Leader (Direct & Indirect) | c.£55,000 | Rapidly Growing & Highly Innovative Manufacturer | Leicestershire, Nottingham, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray

A unique greenfield opportunity has arisen for an esteemed procurement professional to join a highly innovative manufacturer based in the heart of Leicestershire. Due to consistent growth and expansion, this ever-evolving and high-performing manufacturer seeks to bolster their procurement function with the addition of a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for driving commercial success and improvements across the purchasing department.

The successful candidate will acquire responsibility for the strategic management of a diverse range of spend across both direct and indirect procurement. As the largest manufacturer in their specialist area, they seek a Procurement Manager to help them commercially navigate a changing industry landscape by driving cost savings, positively influencing internal transformation, and nurturing their internal purchasing talent.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part of a rapidly upscaling high-tech manufacturing powerhouse who have established themselves as leaders in the market. There is ample opportunity to make tangible impacts and implement changes to help the function flourish.

Required Background:

• Strong procurement experience and a background of working in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to both engage and influence stakeholders during an exciting period of change and transformation.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to achieve cost savings.
• Experience across both direct and indirect spend preferable but not essential.
• Experience or ability to manage/mentor a team of junior purchasing/stock control professionals.

This represents a fantastic opportunity to further develop your procurement career at a company going through an exciting period of transformation as they constantly invest in both innovation and expansion.

Offering c.£45 - 55k and based in Leicestershire.

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