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Procurement Manager
Job summary
A procurement specialist firm based in Coventry is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves leading contract negotiations and overseeing inventory alignment with project timelines. Candidates should have a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with at least 5 years of procurement experience, including 3 in leadership. Competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and work-from-home days are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' procurement experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Background in energy, engineering, or waste-to-energy sectors.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet objectives.
- Manage and develop supplier relationships.
- Lead tendering and contract negotiations.
- Oversee inventory levels and procurement schedules.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Manage procurement budgets and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Support Engineering team with contractor management.
- Verify supplier invoices and time sheets.
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Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Coventry
Shift: Days (Monday - Friday) - 1 Day WFH
Salary: From £55,000 per annum
Benefits: Pension: 14% employer with 6% employee, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Sick pay, Cash plan scheme, Death in service 4 x, EAP scheme, EV Scheme, Cycle to work Scheme, 1 working from home day, Non-contractual annual bonus.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost, quality, and sustainability objectives are met.
- Manage and develop supplier relationships to maintain reliability and compliance.
- Lead tendering and contract negotiations, ensuring best value and risk mitigation.
- Oversee inventory levels and align procurement schedules with project timelines.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure compliance with HSE and environmental regulations.
- Manage procurement budgets, monitor spend, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Support the Engineering team with contractor management, onboarding, and compliance checks.
- Verify supplier invoices and time sheets for accuracy and contractual alignment.
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
- Excellent project and budget management capability.
- Analytical and detail-driven with problem-solving ability.
- Good understanding of waste-to-energy technologies and supply chain operations.
- Confident communicator able to work effectively across all levels of the business.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and procurement/ERP systems.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM).
- Minimum 5 years' procurement experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Background in energy, engineering, or waste-to-energy sectors.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation.
For more information on the Procurement Manager Role contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington.
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