Procurement Manager

• Enfield, North London
• £60,000 - £70,000 + excellent Benefits.

A global leader in the development and production of sensor solutions for defence and security applications are recruiting a Procurement Manager

In this role you will develop and execute global sourcing strategies for all aspects of procurement, applying strategic and agile thinking to complex issues whilst managing internal and external relationships and working cross functionally in a Matrix organisation to fully exploit opportunities across the Group.

Responsibilities - Procurement Manager

• Lead and manage a purchasing team leveraging data-driven insights to optimize spend and maximize value.
• Oversee the development and Introduction of New Products ensuring appropriate supplier involvement and that commercial due diligence is applied.
• Effective leadership of the Logistics team ensuring that all imports and exports are transacted to fully meet the needs of the business and all relevant compliance requirements.
• Participate in the development of contract bids.
• Definition and application of company defined procedural and ethical controls within both the Logistics and Procurement function.
• Determine robust sourcing strategies for existing and new products or services in accordance with Life Cycle Management principles.
• Develop effective commercial partnerships with key strategic suppliers to influence successful achievement and execution of current and future programmes.
• Ensure all imports and exports fully comply with all relevant legislation and procedures and continue to reflect any future legislative changes.
• Drive continuous performance improvement in all areas of supply chain performance, including logistics.

Requirements - Procurement Manager

• Experience within a purchasing/commercial role at Executive Management level.
• Evidence of implementing large and suitably complex product/service contracts with appropriate contractual agreements.
• Demonstrate experience and understanding of MRP, kanban, contract law, risk management, negotiation and working within a change culture organisation.
• Demonstrate experience of leading, developing and working within teams.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience of presenting at Director level.

Qualifications - Procurement Manager

• HNC/Degree or equivalent in a technical or business related subject.
• Senior CIPS membership preferred.