Procurement Manager

Job Description
Team Industrial Services
We are on the lookout for a committed and experienced Procurement Manager to come and enhance and develop our purchasing and procurement procedures.
Key Information
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Salary: We are keen to offer a competitive compensation package dependent on skills and experience, therefore, we actively encourage candidates to disclose their salary expectations at interview stage.
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: we are looking for candidates based within a commuting distance to any of our TEAM sites, including:
Kendal, Cumbria ()
Carlisle, Cumbria
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
About the role
The principle responsibilities of this role include:
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers in line with business needs.
Negotiate supplier rates to ensure the rates meet budgeted requirements through continuous assessment of suppliers and meeting with key suppliers regularly.
Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
Comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers.
Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
Preparing budgets, cost analysis, and reports.
Create, track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
Ensure use of pre-qualified suppliers or contractors to supply and provide services. • Responsibility of company fleet management.
Ownership of the internal supplier review process.
Ownership of critical supplier appraisal process.
Point of contact for internal and external audits (financial & quality).
Maintaining good supplier relations.
Ensure best practice is carried out in accordance with company guidelines and in accordance with SOX procedures.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Experience in a similar procurement role/Familiarity with best Procurement practices
Good IT, communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Persistent and self-motivated attitude
Knowledge of fleet management (essential)
CIPS Qualification (desirable)
Additional Information
This is a full-time office based role.
If the successful candidate is not local to Kendal, some travel to Kendal will be expected
This role managers one Purchasing Coordinator
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