Average Procurement Manager salary in the UK

Procurement Manager, Cardiff Hybrid Up to £60,000 basic This procurement manager role is best suited to those who have experience of re-negotiating contract terms, ideally with Financial Service businesses. You will be joining a business that is well-established and has grown significantly in recent years, where this growth of the business has yet to be used to leverage better terms. You can use your experience and expertise to make a meaningful difference in securing better commercial terms. The business This business is a well-established Financial Services firm that has grown significantly over recent years and is now looking to make the most out of its success to leverage better terms with its UK and global providers. The role You will own and manage existing provider relationships, with the view of negotiating and discussing commercial terms. Due to the business's size, the firm has providers regularly approaching them, so you are also able to own and manage these new providers creating new relationships. You will manage these as projects, where you will deal with senior stakeholders in and outside of the business. Benefits Flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days working from homePrivate Medical Cover, Digital GP, and Dental CoverEmployee assistance schemeCycle to Work and Electronic Vehicle SchemeLife assuranceIncome ProtectionPension Synonyms Agency & Novation’s manager, contract manager, and relationship manager How to apply If this role sounds of interest, please click "apply now" and we will be in touch soon!

Our client is a market leader in their industry and looking to recruit a Procurement Coordinator who will play a vital role in the department. Responsible for a diverse range of tasks surrounding procurement, inventory planning, strategic inventory management, costs save initiatives along with other daily assignments within the Department for the UK and Europe divisions. The focus is to ensure all customer orders can be delivered 100% on time and complete, whilst driving for overall value by optimizing quality, service, cost, and inventory. Essentials: Experience and knowledge of buying/sourcing and Purchasing Experience.Adaptability and ability to multitask and work on own as well as within a team.Able to understand Engineering drawings to discuss internally as well as with outside vendors.Able to identify issues early and quickly take appropriate steps to address them.Build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers through effective verbal and written communication. Experience performing in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment.Proficient at thinking and acting strategically, championing change, and generating innovative solutions.Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to manage and resolve highly complex business issues.Strong project management, negotiations, and communication skillsPositive attitude - committed to driving change and improvements.High accuracy, attention to detail and numerate. Key Activities: Develop strong relations with all assigned suppliers to the business and drive a policy of 'best product - best price’ with service to and on-time delivery to match, including annual visits and tooling check.Full understanding of tooling, capacity, and inventory requirements for all assigned suppliersRaise purchase orders and manage on time delivery of required inventory and non-inventory items.Issue formal tenders to assigned suppliers as needed and negotiate cost downs.Have back up plans/plan b’s for any supply chain issuesThe GP system is up to date with all PO’s.Internal teams are kept communicated with and up to date with any changes to PO’s.Working with the Purchasing Manager for both UK and EU divisions, with the relevant sales teams’ demand plans alongside min/max to forecast and plan for all stock requirements.Weekly Update of supplier KPI’s to report to Purchasing Manager quarterly.Work with the Finance team to ensure all invoices are paid accurately and on time.Work with Quality Engineer on all quality issues, packaging etc. Areas of Responsibility Maintain accurate and organized records daily to meet the operational needs of the Procurement, Finance, Transportation and Customer Service departments.Evaluating vendorsNegotiating costsPlacing and scheduling purchase ordersMaintaining strategic Inventory levelsReporting of product availability and inventoryWorking with Sourcing to qualify new vendors. Formal Supplier RelationshipsTrack performance of suppliersFind, visit, assess and on-board new vendors. Key Results 100% accuracy on all purchase orders loaded, and order confirmation received and saved on all PO’s.Cost down achievement in line with strategic plan set with by the Purchasing ManagerAll new and existing suppliers are assessed on quality, service, cost, inventory, and innovation.Quarterly KPI’s reviews completed with all suppliers with action plans were needed.Inventory is met to forecast and demand from sales (both UK and EU) and internal operations.Purchasing systems maintenance, measurement (KPI’s), reporting - accurate and on time Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business(rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 4th year running!). Please note due to volume of applications you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.

If you are a procurement or buying professional with a proven track record of success in large corporations this could be the role for you! We are currently seeking a driven and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our client's team and play a pivotal role in optimizing their procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience, preferably in large corporations, with a strong background in category management. This role is based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. What you'll do Develop and execute global category strategies to optimize costs, rationalize supply chains, and mitigate risks.Lead supplier performance management and negotiations to achieve optimal total cost of ownership (TCO).Drive high levels of customer satisfaction by providing purchasing guidance and leadership.Participate in financial planning and forecasting processes, providing relevant market insights.Develop in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chains, and suppliers to inform make-buy decisions. What you'll bring Category management experience is highly desirable, with global experience being a bonus.Procurement experience with a track record of managing significant budgets and delivering substantial savings projects.Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.4+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in large corporations.Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.Ability to manage complex projects and prioritize competing priorities effectively. This is a unique role that will see you further hone your procurement ability. APPLY TODAY!