My client, a well-established and developing company in the food industry based in the Midlands, is looking to hire an experienced Procurement Manager to join their organization. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a similar role and will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Source materials and services in line with Company Objectives, that will guarantee supply, quality, and value, while working within the capacity of the manufacturing facility.
- Develop and maintain pricing projections, to feed accurate forward financial forecasts.
- Develop strategies for simplification and cost savings.
- Develop Procurement Portfolio, to include Products, Suppliers, and Supplier accreditations.
- Create and implement a procurement strategy for the business
- Interface with the Supply Chain Manager, on Raw Material demands, and supplier management issues. Avoid raw materials availability issues.
- Develop ERP system to Determine Long Term Raw Material Demand.
- Support the NPD and Costing Process, for Inputs into Commercial Tenders.
- Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years experience working in a similar role
- Relevant Third Level Qualification in Business, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain or Operations or related field experience
- Strong Procurement and supplier management experience, preferably within the food industry
- Excellent negotiation, problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
- IT proficiency – good knowledge of Microsoft in particular Excel and Outlook
For a confidential conversation please contact Niamh Cregg
niamh.cregg@collinsmcnicholas.,ie
0719149732