Procurement and Logistics Manager

Procurement and Logistics Manager
Procurement
Alfreton
On site
Monday to Friday

SF Recruitment are excited to be exclusively partnering with a leading business based in Alfreton. They are looking for a Procurement and Logistics Manager to join their Procurement and Supply Chain team. Within this role you will be responsible for all Procurement and Logistics related operations. This is a full-time permanent role working on-site at their head office in Alfreton. The salary for this role is up to £50,000, with a 10% bonus and continued progression opportunities.

Suitable candidates will have proven team leading skills and you will be required to manage a team of 5 along with 5+ years experience working in a procurement/purchasing and logistics role. The client operates on a global basis so it its important you have experience within global supply chain management including shipping, important and export.

Key duties within this role are managing the supply chain process from cost negotiation to delivery to the customer ensuring standards and processes are met throughout. You will be required to liaise with stakeholders, building strong relationships and developing operational solutions.

Responsibilities
- Regular collaboration with key Suppliers to ensure all pricing and product data records are accurate
- Inform all relevant internal parties of Suppliers price variations, process, and product changes
- Monitor Suppliers' conformity to standards
- Collaborate and negotiate with Suppliers to obtain competitive pricing on tenders and quotes
- Manage cost evaluation projects
- Maintain accurate forecasting schedules
- Work closely with internal Sales Team to keep up to date with Customers and industry requirements
- Collaborate with Finance Team to ensure seamless process between departments and timely Suppliers' invoice payments
- Manage documents record keeping supporting sample submissions during Audit
- Supervise Team's daily global logistics operations
- Provide professional advice on the Business' logistics requirements
- Keep abreast of changes in local and international regulations and Customs requirements
- Monitor freight market to ensure our pricing is in-line with global rates
- Ensure high standard of commercial documentation and timely delivery to Customers
- Proactively support, train and develop Team Members to retain high standard and strong work ethics

The Person
- People management skills
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing/supply chain experience
- Experience within global supply chain management
- International shipping knowledge
- Problem solver
- Analytical thinker
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of Dynamics 365 is advantageous

If you would like further details please get in touch today.