Average Procurement Manager salary in the UK

Role Purpose: Responsible for the commercial aspects and overall supplier performance for goods and services purchased from suppliers for their categories of spend, and continuously creates additional value for money for Greencore. Pro-actively engage with stakeholders across Greencore to encourage best practice and owns the commercial aspects of projects that involve suppliers Key Accountabilities: Create additional value for money for goods and services, balancing price, service and quality and meeting the business needs through undertaking negotiations, selection of suppliers and contracting of businessBuild great relationships with stakeholders and provide professional procurement expertise and commercial focus. Be able to challenge the way Greencore do things and introduce best procurement practice. Be an ambassador for indirects procurement to change the business behaviours and cultureTake a strategic category view to manage areas of spend, identify savings opportunities, and drive consistency across Greencore. This includes analysing spend bases, consolidating the supply base across Greencore where appropriate, driving consistent ways of working across Greencore, sourcing from fit for purpose suppliers, managing supplier performance, resolving issues, negotiating the optimum price, service and quality parameters, and agreeing contracts and service levelsProject manage the delivery of initiatives to address a business need or to create additional value. This includes aligning multiple stakeholders, identifying the business needs and risks, project planning, running tenders, negotiation, contracting, communication, approval, implementation planning and then subsequent supplier management and issue resolution to ensure the supplier meets the contractNegotiating and implementing contracts when needed, ensuring each contract is appropriately tailored to the requirements of the business, including creating business appropriate service levels and addressing any specific risks and liabilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Degree calibre with indirect procurement experience Excellent commercial insight combined with negotiation skills Ability to build good relationships with stakeholders with excellent communication and influencing skills Ability to analyse data, identify and evaluate options and implement recommendations Able to assess and adapt a contract to mitigate liabilities in line with business risk and create service levels to meet business needs Ability to operate in a complex multi-site environment and bring everyone on board to a single solution. Experience in prioritisation and ability to work on multiple projects at once

This role oversees all procurement functions, focusing on project delivery, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position includes line management of 3 project buyers and 2 non-project buyers, ensuring effective operational and procurement processes. Client Details Our client is a medium organisation, situated in Surrey operating within the industrial/manufacturing industry. They are renowned for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, and they strive to deliver high-quality products to their extensive client base. Description Serve as the primary contact for all satellite Electrical, Mechanical, and services procurement related to projects.Report key procurement issues and actions at monthly project reviews, ensuring all facts are documented and presented.Monitor team performance with KPIs, tracking key metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness.Develop and implement a company wide purchasing strategy, including supplier selection and evaluation, in collaboration with the Head of Supply Chain.Lead the Procurement team, establish strong internal relationships, ensure procurement governance, and support audits and the roll-out of a new ERP system. Profile Over 5 years of line management experience with strong people management skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team.Credible and experienced at senior levels, with the ability to interact across all business levels.Results-driven, able to deliver under pressure, and skilled at influencing, persuading, and communicating effectively.Strong understanding of contractual and programmatic risks, with a pragmatic approach to mitigation and financial forecasting.Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and managing tough commercial challenges. Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits.A culture that values innovation and teamwork.Working in a vibrant and growing industry.Opportunity to be apart of a company that is ar the forefront of pushing the boundaires or technology in space.Opportunity to lead a diverse team.

Procurement Director£100,000 - £125,000 + great benefits packageCambridge (Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office)Our client, one of the best performing market leaders in the County, is looking to source a charismatic Qualified Procurement Director to set, implement and measure the strategic purchasing policy of the business, delivering a best in class procurement function. The newly created position reflects ongoing growth, and the need to achieve operational efficiencies without negatively impacting product quality and service levels.Key areas of focus will be:* Define and develop group procurement reporting, ensuring appropriate interrogation and analysis. * Provide clear performance measurement reporting and ensure appropriate controls are in place.* Support and challenge the Procurement team with their decision making, with the goal being the provision of relevant cost focused analysis and the interpretation of key performance and measurement indicators.* Manage 2-3 direct reports as well as a wider team of indirect team members. * Establish strong partnerships across all departments and professional rapport with multiple stakeholders (Finance, Legal, IT and Product development).* Develop transparent monthly reporting by product categories.* Transfer ownership of financial targets from procurement to business units ensuring savings are owned and realised.* Lead sourcing initiatives for product and professional services.* Develop collaborative long term partnerships with suppliers, contractors and service providers to ensure ongoing cost reductions.It goes without saying that the successful candidate will be of strong character, an exemplary communicator and a negotiator extraordinaire! They will be able to build trust with ease, and influence with subtlety and credibility. In return for dedication, commitment and results, our client offers a working environment that is second to none as well as ongoing financial and career related recognition.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration