Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager ready to take your career to new heights? If you have a minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Who You Are:
As a seasoned Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you possess the skills and expertise necessary to optimise supply chain processes and drive operational efficiency. With your solid background in engineering or manufacturing, you understand the intricacies of this dynamic industry. Your qualifications, including CIPS Level 5, IoSCM Level 5, and/or a Supply Chain Management degree, validate your commitment to professional growth and development.
Your Role:
As our Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our manufacturing company's success. You will be responsible for streamlining procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials and reducing costs. By leveraging your expertise, you will negotiate favourable terms with suppliers, analyse supply chain data, and implement logistics strategies to drive operational excellence. Your comprehensive understanding of risk management within the supply chain will be crucial to maintaining smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Review and update supply chain practices to align with company policies, standards, laws, and regulations.
- Negotiate terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, monitoring their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices.
- Implement logistic strategies, tracking goods from the origination point to our manufacturing facility.
- Analyse supply chain data, proactively identify and address issues, and develop alternative plans when necessary.
- Minimise risk by accurately predicting product demand and adopting new technologies seamlessly.
- Manage inventory, packing, and distribution processes efficiently.
- Develop safety guidelines, train employees, and enforce protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Provide supervision and training to team members.
- Negotiate new long-term partnerships for key supply chain requirements.
Why Join Us:
By joining our manufacturing company, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain operations. Your expertise will drive productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction, contributing to our overall success. We value work-life balance and provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey as our Procurement & Supply Chain Manager? To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE9 6TW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you worked in a Manufacturing/Engineering environment?
- Do you hold a CIPS Level 5, IoSCM Level 5, and/or a Supply Chain Management degree?
- Do you have Supply Chain Management experience?
- Do you have Procurement Experience?
Work Location: In person