Supply Chain And Procurement Manager

OverviewAs the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely delivery of products while optimising costs across the supply chain. Your proven experience in procurement, with a focus on cost savings and productivity efficiencies will add significant value to our business.You will have strong negotiation skills and experience in purchasing as well as a flexible, creative, influential approach to ensure the best outcome for the customer and the business. You will be highly organised with attention for detail and be able to work under pressure.Job Responsibilities:Raising orders for suppliesObtaining prices for all supplies and negotiating the most favorable cost and delivery termsIdentifying and assessing potential new suppliersDealing with Import/Export requirements and proceduresStock management and control including ensuring stock turn targets are metSourcing of new products for customers including assisting the Sales team with new business opportunitiesMaintaining the ERP system with correct supplier pricing, codes and detailsManaging the Made To Order product usage including forecasting and schedulingMonitoring supplier performance to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability for the companyProduct quality controlIdentifying low margin product lines and negotiating improved termsSorting supplier issues and returnsMeeting suppliers and maintaining a structured, regular performance system to ensure best practice is adhered toOngoing process improvements to ensure the procurement department is becoming more efficient and effectiveRequirements/SkillsProven work experience in Purchasing and currently in a similar roleCurrent experience of performing a purchasing role using an ERP systemExcellent communication skills.Outstanding organisational skills.Keen negotiating skillsMinimum of 3 years experience in Procurement/BuyingGood decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations.Ability to prioritise when faced with multiple tasks and deadlinesPositive attitudeAttention to detail.Excellent IT skills (MS Office, Excel and SharePoint)Due to the requirement of the role, you will need to be able to commute to Waterlooville.Hours of work: 7am – 5pm Monday to Friday.Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.Benefits:22 days holiday plus Bank holidaysOn-site parking.Company bonus scheme.Private HealthSick Pay.Company Pension.Company Event Days