Procurement Manager

A global player and manufacturer in the fasteners industry is currently looking for a commercial and progressive Procurement Manager, ideally with experience in the automotive industry to spearhead, modernise and invigorate the purchasing function of an established growing business.
 
BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
 
BENEFITS:
· Company car / Car allowance
· Excellent Company Pension scheme
· Private Medical insurance (inc family)
· 4 x DIS
· 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
 
LOCATION: Midlands (relocation package considered)
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Doncaster, Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Goole, Hull, Gainsborough, Grimsby, Market Rasen, Caistor, Brigg
 
JOB DESCRIPTION : Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buying Manager, Category Manager - manufacturer, fasteners, automotive
 
The primary focus of this Procurement Manager role is to implement and manage a new procurement strategy for the UK business.
 
Key elements of the role will be to:
· Develop and oversee 4 existing purchasing staff across this global business
· Manage all direct and indirect procurement for the business
· Oversee a total UK spend of circa £75-£150 million
· Review and implement new SLAs for the business and is suppliers and KPI's for the staff  
· Assess how to get best value out of the current procurement relationships (Apply online only)) and where needed, increase/rationalise supplier portfolio
 
This is a genuine opportunity to have input into changing a procurement platform in a large and established business and will require a candidate who is strong willed and confident in their approach with experience in similar change and growth.
 
REQUIREMENTS : Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buying Manager, Category Manager - manufacturer, fasteners, automotive
 
Ideally, you will be a qualified procurement specialist holding either CIPs / MCIPs or the equivalent and have some direct working experience in the automotive industry. Now you could be looking for the next step in your procurement career and would be excited by the prospect of joining a business that is looking to significantly improve its turnover and profitability in the next 5 years.
 
You will be strong willed and driven, have a hands-on approach and be prepared to listen and be circumspect, but also be happy to make hard decisions and shoulder the consequences.
 
For this exciting Procurement Manager position we would:
· Be delighted to receive applications from qualified Procurement Managers with experience of managing a team of Purchasers who look after a combined budget of £150million+
· Happily, receive applications from candidates with a strong background of international procurement
· Consider applications from entrepreneurial commercially focussed candidates with experience of managing multi-million-pound budgets and purchasing from across the world, who may be looking for their first step into the management arena
 
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
 
Extensive training will be given in all aspects of our products, current suppliers and contracts.
 
COMPANY:
 
We are a well-established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth we are one of the leading players in our field working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world.
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buying Manager, Purchasing and Supply Manager - Fasteners, Adhesives, Fixings, Industrial, Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing,
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: MT18191, Wallace Hind Selection