Procurement Manager

The successfulProcurement Managerwill identify and implement areas to reduce cost within the business.

• Undertake strategic procurement activities to identify and validate potential new suppliers.
• Implement stock controls to ensure we minimise stock whilst ensuring we also deliver on time to end customers.
• Management of the purchasing team to ensure all items are purchased and available when needed in a timely and efficient manner;
• Ensuring that accurate stock control is maintained, in particular the availability of critical and bespoke items;
• Ensuring that stock held in the stocker is >99.9% accurate by implementing regular PI checks to confirm;
• Managing inventory levels to ensure product availability whilst minimising obsolescence and driving inventory reduction;
• Continuous improvement of purchasing methods and processes in terms of both quality and efficiency;
• Managing the company's materials spend, identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities;

To be successful in this role ofProcurement Managerwe would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:

• Previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing, SME environment;
• Experience of managing cost down within a production environment with a good understanding of how products are engineered and manufactured;
• People management experience;
• Effective negotiation and supplier management skills;

ACS are recruiting for aProcurement Manager.If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be aProcurement Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as aProcurement Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as aProcurement Managerwith your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing theProcurement Managerrole you desire.

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