Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the role of Procurement Manager. This position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The role is structured as a two-year fixed-term contract, managed through Huntress, and offers a flexible work arrangement, including the option for remote work, with occasional travel required to our clients corporate headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex. As part of our commitment to their employees, our client provide a generous annual bonus scheme, opportunities for ongoing training and development, 25 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of paid bank holidays, and the convenience of modern offices with complimentary on-site parking. Additionally, they offer access to various well being resources to support their team's overall well-being.

Role Responsibilities:

The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organisation's procurement strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders. This role hinges on the candidate's ability to cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders to advocate for the advantages of adopting best practices in procurement. It is crucial to the company's success as it involves not only establishing a robust procurement function but also instituting best practices across various spending categories. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for identifying cost-effective solutions, engaging value-added suppliers, and optimising procurement terms, all while maintaining a balance between quality and service. The successful candidate will directly contribute to the daily operations and long-term business objectives.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in procurement or a related role, capable of establishing and integrating a procurement function within an organisation. Candidates should ideally hold an MCIPS qualification or be actively working toward obtaining one. Proficiency in strategic and tactical procurement, as well as supply chain management, is essential. Analytical skills for data collection and analysis are crucial, along with exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proactive and forward-thinking mindset, demonstrating strong skills in negotiation, influence, and both written and verbal communication. Attention to detail is a must, paired with a strategic orientation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is expected, and adaptability to learn new computer systems is highly valued.

Company Values:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our dedication to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members feel a sense of belonging is reflected in our membership with Inclusive Companies. We invite motivated individuals to join our dynamic team at a successful and growing company, where our unwavering focus on patient care drives everything we do.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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