Procurement Manager

Join a industry leader in FMCG based in West Midlands.
Opportunity to join an established Procurement Team.

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the FMCG sector in the West Midlands, who are continuing to grow in all areas of the business, notably the procurement team is growing in size. They are a industry leader in the UK and have recently moved to a new office HQ in line with the planned continual growth.

Job Description

What the successful Procurement Manager can expect:

Manage general procurement activity to support business supply requirements.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
Lead supplier discussions to agree suitable commercial terms.
Review purchasing requirements and place orders in line with business needs.
Monitor supplier performance and address supply issues promptly.
Work with Procurement & Supply Chain colleagues to maintain consistent supply plans.
Identify ways to improve purchasing processes and manage costs.
Keep procurement records accurate and up to date.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Procurement Manager should have:

Experience managing general procurement activities.
Ability to manage supplier relationships and commercial discussions.
Experience reviewing purchasing needs and coordinating orders.
Ability to assess supplier performance and resolve supply concerns.
Knowledge of procurement processes within a Procurement & Supply Chain function.
Ability to identify practical cost and process improvements.;