Procurement Manager

Job Title:Procurement Manager Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Location:This role will be based at Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim with travel required to our other locations. Purpose: As part of a highly successful business, this is a pivotal role requiring knowhow, energy, and ambition. The role will be responsible for developing a best-in-class procurement function, sourcing sustainable, cost-effective raw materials from international markets for the companys four sites in the UK and Ireland, including its Head Quarters based in Larne. The role will have overall responsibility for group facilities management and procurement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Role Responsibilities Develop and execute a raw materials sourcing strategy that is aligned to the business strategy. This will include identification and delivery of meaningful cost-saving opportunities and fostering deep market intelligence within the Purchasing team to optimise the supply chain. Deliver timely and evidence-based information to guide and support the right business decision making Responsible for the companys approved list of leased vehicles and cost-effective fuel sourcing options Identify risks in continuity of supply and market volatility and put in place appropriate mitigation strategies Contribute to the development and delivery of the company strategic plan. Prepare and present a monthly report for the executive board. Development of a centralised procurement function for selected departmental overhead spend to drive synergies, quality and reduce costs. Develop a reliable, cost-effective framework of hauliers operating UK and Ireland wide, setting the standard for industry leading service to the customer base. Support the delivery of the companys energy objectives, including ownership of near-term procurement and contributing to longer-term decarbonisation planning. Enhance systems and processes to advance the companys MRP automation, delivering the right quantity and quality of raw materials on time to the manufacturing facility. Have the ability and confidence to make strategic and pragmatic decisions using experience, judgement and gaining input from key stakeholders. Collaborate with supply chain teams across site materials planning, inventory, and logistics to achieve customer service levels and OTIF targets. Support the company and internal stakeholders in delivering high quality capital expenditure solutions to maximise return on investment and long-term asset life. People and Culture Leadership Take responsibility for health, safety, and well-being to deliver a safety-first culture Build on our culture of developing the right behaviours and developing pride in Procurement Provide inspirational leadership and broad thinking to our people, our customers, and our challenges Be an ambassador for the company values and at the forefront of a culture of continuous improvement Ensure the team culture is delivering excellent levels of customer service at all stages of the customer journey Skills: Category Management Supplier Relationship Management Strategic Sourcing Procurement management Contract drafting Strategic Negotiations Supplier Sourcing Benefits: PMI BONUS Group Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pension