Procurement Manager

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with Polypipe Building Services, with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager. Based at the Aylesford manufacturing operation, this new role to the leadership structure will report directly to the Finance Director.

The Role:
To manage the purchasing function of the business unit, sourcing and purchasing the best quality equipment, goods and services at the most competitive prices to enable Polypipe Building Services to operate successfully, and manage risk issues.

Key Accountabilities:

• To efficiently manage the day to day activities of the Purchasing department ensuring a culture of continuous improvement
• Executing end to end procurement processes including, contract drafting, negotiations, contract awarding & supplier management
• Holding a spend of Cir £25m across both Direct and Indirect site spend
• Working closely with group procurement colleagues on centrally sourced products/services
• Identifying new suppliers, agreeing terms and negotiating supply agreements where appropriate
• Responsible for leading/supporting supplier relations and negotiations as required to ensure the business requirements are met in terms of time, quality and cost
• Reviewing and enhancing ongoing processes and systems and developing new strategies where necessary

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a Procurement role, within a manufacturing environment
• Be a strong negotiator to lead commercial and contractual negotiations with potential & existing suppliers on behalf of the business
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of BES 6001 an advantage
• Manufacturing & engineering technical knowledge an advantage
• Ability to lead and focus a team in order to realise objectives
• Ability to monitor performance of individuals and processes and take appropriate action to maximise outputs
• Ability to analyse processes, find and implement improvements including the design and documentation of new systems as well as training of operatives in new working methods
• Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company
• Understanding of all manufacturing and logistics processes
• Good working knowledge of business ERP systems