Procurement Manager

We are recruiting a Procurement Manager on behalf of our client based in West Oxfordshire.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, your primary role will be: To manage all purchasing activities in the UK, ensuring the efficient supply of all parts into the business.
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 company also delivers on time to end customers.
Keys Requirements are: 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 Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification is preferable but not essential Strong business and commercial outlook.
Our client offers a competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits and this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a highly successful organisation with a global reach.