Altro have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Managerto join our Procurement Team here in Letchworth Garden City.
This is a Hybrid, full time, permanent role.
The Procurement team at Altro plays a vital role in delivering global leverage and market insight.
They develop and implement strategy and processes that enable us to procure goods and services efficiently and flexibly, ensuring value for money, robust quality, and exceptional service.
As Procurement Manager, you will lead efforts to deliver substantial annual cost savings through superior procurement performance on a global scale.
You will manage governance programs, ensuring business continuity while safeguarding the company's assets.
You will also be responsible for developing and executing global supplier sourcing and management strategies, conducting extensive research and analysis, and mitigating risks to the business.
The key responsibilities will be: Sustainability: Embed sustainability within procurement activities, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term environmental goals.
Risk Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate cross-functional risk analysis and mitigation programs.
Team Leadership & Development: Develop and lead a high-performing procurement team, establishing performance standards and ensuring team objectives are met.
Reporting & Metrics: Track and report key procurement metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in procurement effectiveness and cost management.
Best Practices: Proactively promote best practices within the procurement function and across the business, sharing knowledge and expertise with other teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and identify opportunities for procurement-driven improvements.
As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer?
Hybrid working – providing flexibility around both home and officeworking Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy more Single Person Private Medical cover with Bupa Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance from day one Occupational Sick Pay and onsite Occupational Health Service Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave Free eye tests for all employees A paid day off each year for volunteering Free car parking at all our sites Long service awards Learning and Development support, regardless of your career stage Various social events, including the company Christmas party Retirement advice and support Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience: Qualifications & Experience Qualifications: CIPS r equivalent qualification in Purchasing and Supply BA in a business-related subject Experience: Proven experience in managing procurement in a multi-site environment Experience leading procurement teams Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment Strong business knowledge, ideally in a manufacturing setting Expertise in supplier relationship management, contracting, and agreement negotiation Skills & Attributes Results-driven, team-oriented leader with a strong sense of accountability Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement So, who are The Altro Group?There are 2 trading divisions?Altro, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport and?Autoglym, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle valeting products.
We have been going strong since 1919.
Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and are passionate about what we do.
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We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive.
"We don't want you to just work here.
We want you to belong here." Sounds like a great opportunity?
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