Procurement Manager
On-siteLincoln, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the procurement function by developing strategies for strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and cost reduction while managing supply continuity and inventory optimization. Negotiate pricing and contracts, build relationships with key suppliers, and establish KPIs to drive annual cost avoidance programs. Manage supplier risks, develop contingency plans for critical materials, and work with Operations to minimize production disruptions. Coach the procurement team, implement policies and SOPs, and identify opportunities for digitalization. Provide senior management with performance reporting, market intelligence, and cost information to support budgeting and business planning.
Required Qualifications
- A degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant procurement and supply chain experience, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience managing and developing a procurement team
- A proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and improving supplier performance and supply continuity
- Experience of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and contract management
- Strong knowledge of inventory management and supply planning
- Experience developing procurement processes, KPIs, SOPs and management reporting
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel/data analysis
- Strong commercial awareness and supplier risk management skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong project and change management capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- A professional procurement qualification such as CIPS, MCIPS, CPSM or equivalent
- Experience within semiconductor, electronics, power electronics, industrial automation or other high-technology manufacturing environments
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