Procurement Manager - Northamptonshire based - This recruitment ensures immediate impact in procurement and offers a unique path for professional growth.
Procurement Manager
Northamptonshire based- 5 days on site
Paying £55,000 - £65,000 - c£7,000 Car Allowance
Morgan McKinley is currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a FTSE100 manufacturing business based in Northamptonshire.
The Procurement Manager role is a newly created position that reports directly to the Procurement Director and is crucial for achieving optimal results in procurement operations. This role encompasses oversight of 30 sites and manages an annual spend of approximately £300 million, signifying a substantial responsibility. The organisation is dedicated to streamlining and optimising its procurement processes with the goal of reducing expenditure and the Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in this initiative.
As the Procurement Manager, you will lead procurement efforts in the packaging and raw materials category, collaborating with stakeholders to address supply challenges and implement best practices. Your responsibilities extend to overseeing the Purchasing Co-ordinator, contributing to supplier negotiations, ensuring contract compliance, and managing procurement data systems, including monitoring compliance of centrally negotiated contracts.
One distinctive aspect of this recruitment is the presence of a succession plan. The successful individual will not only contribute significantly to the current procurement operations but will also be groomed to step into a Director role. As the current Procurement Director approaches retirement, this recruitment is integral to our clients long-term strategic planning. The successful candidate will actively engage in succession planning discussions, working closely with the current Director to understand the intricacies of the role and gradually assuming higher-level responsibilities. This makes the position not only crucial for the immediate needs of the organisation but also a unique opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
The ideal candidate for the Procurement Manager role should possess extensive experience in overseeing and leading diverse aspects of procurement operations. Demonstrating a relentless drive for career progression, they should exhibit a robust set of negotiation skills and the ability to effectively manage challenging supplier relationships. Recent experience in a large, fast-paced business environment is a must in order to succeed in this role. CIPS qualification is advantageous.
When applying please ensure that you live within a feasible commuting distance from Northamptonshire, as the position requires you to be on-site for all 5 working days.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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