A leading global manufacturing company is implementing a new global Procurement function! As part of the global procurement leadership, you will be defining and executing the procurement strategy, which will contribute to the overall excellence transformation goals.

Location: Hertfordshire (Potential home working)

Title: Procurement Manager

Salary: Up to £70k + Competitive Benefits Package

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development and improvement of a strategic portfolio of goods and services
• Establishing policies, procedures and controls to ensure effective procurement activities and vendor execution
• Develops, manages key supplier relationship strategy
• Manages the performance and output of the team to drive change and develop, implement, optimise and/or continuously improve work processes, techniques and systems

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Educated to degree level (Business, Technical or Scientific desired. MCIPS desired)
• Mid-High level complexity of direct or indirect procurement/sourcing activities
• Global focus of category spend, practices and procedures
• Able to lead a mid-sized team of managers and specialists
• 8-10+ years procurement & sourcing experience, in depth knowledge of strategic sourcing and wider supply chain management processes
• Excellent communication skills required to manage and motivate direct reports and cross-functional project teams

If this role is of interest, please contact Alec Farlow on 01483 213 315 or apply below.