Job Description:

We have been retained by our client, a successful, Lancashire / Greater Manchester based manufacturing group, to appoint a commercially focused, Procurement Manager, who has previous expertise in international raw materials purchasing.

This profitable, well-established business, which supplies its bespoke products to a variety of UK and international marketplaces continues with its exciting growth plans. They now require the skills of a Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist (ideally CIPS Qualified) who has already achieved success operating at Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager level within a manufacturing organisation.

Based on site at the Head Office, the Procurement Manager will take responsibility for all strategic and day to day UK & international purchasing activity whilst also handling other complex issues such as system developments and continuous improvement projects.

Key responsibilities will include motivating, managing and coaching a small team,  developing new international sourcing options, categorisation, supplier management, price and contract negotiations, product cost reductions, supporting sustainability, MRP, inventory management, data analysis, commercial reporting, project management and CI activity

The successful candidate will be technically and commercially credible with the ability to engage, influence and build trusting relationships. They will need to be ‘hands on’ with the ability to handle administrative detail accurately, demonstrate a data driven approach and a focus on achieving operational goals and continuous improvement. A positive attitude is required with the ability to bring ideas and solutions to the table, along with flexibility, adaptability and resilience to overcome obstacles, implement change and focus on improvements. An understanding of the challenges, processes and legal compliance requirements for moving chemical compounds internationally would be beneficial.

This successful group is undertaking significant investment, continues to grow and is transforming its operational infrastructure.  They are an innovative organisation, committed to its customers and ethical practice and are passionate about their products. They therefore seek future employees who share the same values, can embrace change and proactively contribute to future success.

We welcome applications from ambitious Senior Buyers, Purchasing Managers, Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Purchasing & Planning Specialists, who’s relevant home locations could include Blackburn, Burnley, Nelson, Accrington, Colne, Preston, Clitheroe, Chorley, Leyland, Helmshore, Bury, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Bacup, Manchester.