Job Reference: RAPSM140225
Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager (Property Services)
The company is looking for a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to oversee the procurement and stores functions of their rapidly growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost savings, efficiency, and supply chain reliability
* Effectively manage the Procurement and Stores units to meet company objectives, across regional depots
* Manage and coordinate our Stores Supervisors
* Ensure all materials, goods, plant, and subcontract services are delivered to the specified standards within agreed time and cost budgets
* Oversight of plant resource management, including allocation, maintenance, and budgeting
* Coordinate quarterly physical stock takes, including summarizing and pricing within specified timescales
* Monitor procurement reports to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with company standards
* Provide the Accounts Department with monthly costing information for stock, plant, and transport Operations
* Prepare and issue subcontractor orders and contracts
* Negotiate and secure the most favourable terms with both new and existing suppliers
* Manage supplier lead times, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations
* Facilitate strategic purchasing and implement global agreement opportunities throughout the supply chain
* Monitor procurement performance, analyse trends, and report on cost savings, efficiency, and supplier performance
Supply Chain Management:
* Manage subcontractor sourcing, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
* Oversee and manage the commercial onboarding of supply chain partners, including negotiating terms and conditions, issuing subcontract orders, and obtaining confirmations
* Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet all prequalification requirements, following the process from identification through to approved partner status on the Approved Supplier List (ASL) register
* Regularly monitor best value, rebates, and credit terms with key suppliers and subcontractors
* Develop and maintain an up-to-date product library for procurement reference
* Conduct regular supplier evaluations and audits to ensure high standards of service and compliance
* Manage KPI databases for suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and performance tracking
* Implement and oversee supply chain performance KPIs to enhance operational efficiency
General Responsibilities:
* Ensure the procurement and stores teams function efficiently and effectively
* Promote cost-effective procurement solutions while maintaining high-quality and safety standards
* Perform other duties as required to support business needs
The Ideal Person:
* Essential Criteria Degree-level education in a relevant field desirable
* Proven commercial/contract experience in a similar role
* Demonstrated experience working in a commercial environment on complex bids and contracts
* Experience with collaborative arrangements and partnering agreements (desirable)
* Strong working knowledge of pricing, payment methodologies, terms and conditions, and contractual documentation
* Understanding of business strategy with a broad appreciation of general business issues beyond procurement
Skills / Competencies:
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
* Strong numeracy and analytical ability
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Self-motivated, energetic, and value-driven
* Ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines
Benefits:
DOE + excellent benefits package