Procurement Manager in Royston

Job Description

Procurement Manager

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Location: Royston, On-site

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Salary: £40,000–£45,000 + Share Options

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The Opportunity

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We’re working with an innovative and fast-growing technology business that is scaling its manufacturing operations following significant investment and increased customer demand.

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They are looking for a Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement and supply chain activities as the business continues to grow. This is a hands-on role where you’ll have the opportunity to build and improve processes, strengthen supplier relationships and directly support the company’s manufacturing operation.

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The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented completer-finisher who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day purchasing activity and implementing new systems and processes.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and implement a robust purchasing system covering quotations, purchase orders, goods receipt, inspection, invoice reconciliation and stock management.

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• Introduce more efficient, demand-driven purchasing and replenishment processes.

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• Manage supplier relationships, procurement risk and commercial negotiations.

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• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.

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• Own stock replenishment and ensure materials are available to support manufacturing.

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• Monitor key procurement metrics, including costs, inventory levels, cash flow and supplier performance.

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• Work closely with Finance to maintain accurate procurement data and forecasts.

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• Manage third-party logistics activities.

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• Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure materials are available in line with production requirements.

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About You

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• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or a closely related discipline.

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• Strong attention to detail and a genuine completer-finisher approach.

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• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

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• Commercially minded, with experience managing suppliers and negotiating terms.

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• Comfortable identifying and managing supply chain risks.

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• Experience of implementing processes, systems or business improvements would be advantageous.

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• Able to work in a fast-paced, growing environment and balance strategic improvements with hands-on operational responsibilities.

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What's on Offer?

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• £40,000–£45,000 salary

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• Share options

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• Opportunity to join an innovative, growing technology business.

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• Significant autonomy and ownership over the procurement function.

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• The chance to make a tangible impact on a scaling manufacturing operation.

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• On-site role based in Royston.

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If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can genuinely build and shape a function, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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Apply Now

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For more information or to apply, please contact:

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Lewis Phillips

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01582 369359

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lphillips@versorecruitment.com