Procurement Manager

ppbLocation: Site-based role in the wider Landquart area /b /ppAre you a commercially driven procurement professional who knows how to get results when supplier negotiations get tough? /ppWe are recruiting a Global Procurement Manager to join the international procurement team of a leading manufacturing business. /ppThis is not a procurement role focused on simply managing existing supplier relationships. You will take ownership of complex commercial negotiations, cost optimisation and strategic sourcing across technically demanding direct material categories. /ppYou will be joining an environment where supplier options can be limited, margins matter and procurement decisions have a direct impact on business performance. /ppIf you enjoy negotiating, challenging costs and finding commercial solutions when the obvious options have been exhausted, this could be an excellent next step. /ph3What You'll Be Doing /h3pWorking across an international supplier network, you will have significant responsibility for supplier negotiations and commercial performance. /ppYour responsibilities will include: /pulliLeading negotiations with global suppliers across direct material categories /liliIdentifying and delivering measurable cost reduction and value improvement opportunities /liliManaging RFQs, supplier quotations and commercial benchmarking /liliChallenging supplier pricing and cost structures using market and commercial insight /liliIdentifying, evaluating and developing alternative sourcing opportunities /liliManaging supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and commercial risk /liliMonitoring commodity markets, supply chain developments and emerging risks /liliSupporting sourcing and supplier strategies that strengthen security of supply /liliPartnering with engineering, technical and manufacturing teams to achieve commercial objectives /li /ulh3What We're Looking For /h3pWe are particularly interested in procurement professionals who have operated in automotive or similarly demanding, fast-paced manufacturing environments. /ppYou should bring experience in several of the following areas: /pulliDirect materials procurement within an international manufacturing environment /liliComplex supplier negotiations where commercial leverage may be limited /liliDelivering demonstrable cost savings without compromising continuity of supply /liliProcuring technically complex raw materials, components or engineered products /liliWorking within demanding cost, margin and performance targets /liliManaging supplier and supply chain risk /liliBuilding strong relationships with suppliers while being prepared to challenge commercially /liliUsing market intelligence, benchmarking and cost analysis to support negotiations and sourcing decisions /li /ulpYou will need to be commercially astute, confident in negotiation and persistent when faced with challenging supplier situations. /ph3Why Join? /h3pThis is an opportunity to join a global manufacturing business where procurement is recognised as a key commercial function. /ppYou'll have the autonomy to negotiate, influence supplier strategy and make decisions that directly impact business performance, while working alongside an experienced international procurement team. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr