An opportunity is available for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing, supplier relationships and inventory management within an established business. You will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, improving supply chain efficiency, managing supplier performance and leading a purchasing team to deliver operational and commercial objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, lead times and continuity of supply.
- Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and establish effective supplier agreements.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance and purchasing costs to identify savings and reduce supply chain risks.
- Oversee inventory management, demand forecasting and purchasing activities to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise stockouts.
- Lead and develop the purchasing team, ensuring performance targets and operational requirements are achieved.
- Coordinate shipping, receiving and supplier deliveries to ensure goods meet agreed specifications and timeframes.
- Identify and assess alternative suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience and maintain competitive pricing.
- Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to source and develop new products.
- Monitor product quality, manage supplier audits and ensure compliance with ethical sourcing requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, inventory control and supply chain processes.
- Prepare performance reports, monitor KPIs and contribute to strategic business planning.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, relevant regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing purchasing processes.
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills, with a focus on cost, quality and delivery.
- Experience managing inventory levels, demand forecasting and continuity of supply.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and monitor KPIs.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Experience identifying supply chain risks and implementing effective improvement strategies.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external suppliers.
- Understanding of ethical sourcing, supplier compliance and quality assurance processes.
- Relevant qualifications in procurement or supply chain management, or equivalent industry experience.
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