Continuous Improvment & Procurement Manager

At Adaptable Recruitment we have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Continuous Improvement & Procurement Manager to join a leading logistics company in the Merseyside area. 12 month contract.

Package: up to £50,000 Depending on experience - 12 month contract
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
Location: Will be covering 20 mile radius of Northwest - Flexible working - Parking on site
Benefits: £5k car allowance - 3% Pension - Health Shield

Main Role Responsibilities to Include:

• Collaborate with department leaders across the business to define, prioritise, and develop various 'key' projects.
• Manage the tender and procurement process.
• Assemble project management plans, including setting deadlines, prioritising tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
• Analysing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
• Assemble financial reports and budget outlines and present to the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the development and delivery of each the project and ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently.
• Evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhere to budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Document the project's creation, development, and execution as well as the project's scope, budget, and justification.
• Manage the delivery of the project to a standard that mitigates any reputation risk.
• Ensure Health and Safety is never compromised.
• Produce management reports/KPIs/statistics on a regular basis to identify risk and monitor success.

The ideal Candidate:

• Educated to graduate level or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years proven work experience as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and/or part of a team.
• Strong attention to details and technicalities.
• Excellent organisational and technical abilities.
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Project Management Officer.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience of Project Management in the Logistics Industry (desirable).
• Full Driving Licence and ability to stay away from home as required.