Strategic Procurement Manager: Lead Supply Chain & Savings

Asthon A/S; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Telford is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage the purchasing team and ensure a smooth inventory flow. The role involves conducting stock analysis, negotiating supplier pricing, and maintaining commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum along with various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday, increasing to 25 in year 2

Pension scheme

Company events

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Potential bonus scheme after 12 months

Qualifications

• Ideally within an OEM.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Accountable and responsible approach.
• Commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing team to meet targets.
• Oversee Materials/Warehouse team ensuring smooth inventory flow.
• Conduct stock analysis and lead company stock takes across multiple sites.
• Approve purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Negotiate supplier pricing.
• Analyse and implement cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Suitable qualification and experience

Job description

A leading logistics company in Telford is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage the purchasing team and ensure a smooth inventory flow. The role involves conducting stock analysis, negotiating supplier pricing, and maintaining commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum along with various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.