Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Our client a Major Global NYSE Service organisation provide Raw Material Services to the Engineering Industry. The position would take responsibility for a spend of around £80 million across a Global remit, and you will have the capability of working autonomously whilst working a wide variety of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the market for the raw materials, products and services purchased and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing
• Develop and manage supplier relationships ensuring commercial terms are optimised and value add is top of the agenda
• Define and implement procurement strategies at a Global level for specific materials, products and services.
• Prepare, maintain and communicate long term sourcing strategies to support the raw material, products and services
• Monitor quality and consistency of raw materials, products and services
• Consult with Process Technology, R&D and Manufacturing and other departments as required
• Management of a small team, developing and training
• Participate as an active member of the strategic management team within Strategic Business Units and as such provide the Management Team with analysis on the impact of price/volume and availability on purchasing/business decisions.
• Encourage best practice within the procurement process; vendor selection, specifications, tender & negotiation process/policy, business award, and contracts implementation

Person Specification:

• Degree educated or Equivalent (Chemistry or related is preferred)
• Experience of strategic procurement processes
• Ideally a background from within the Petroleum Additive, Lubricant, Chemical or Pharmaceutical industry with experience of Purchasing Raw Materials.
• petroleum additive, lubricant or chemical industry
• Ideally CIPS qualified or studying
• Effective negotiation facilitation and conflict management skills.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen and the ability to link business goals and market trends to make sound procurement decisions.