Procurement Manager

ph3Location: Site-based role in the wider Landquart area /h3 pAre you the type of procurement professional who enjoys the challenge of negotiating where others see dead ends? /p pWe’re recruiting for a Global Procurement Manager to join the global procurement team of a leading international manufacturing business. This is a hands‑on commercial role where you’ll be negotiating with suppliers, driving cost improvements and securing supply across technically complex direct material categories. /p pSuccess in this role comes from your ability to influence suppliers, manage commercial risk and deliver results in demanding market conditions where supplier choice is limited and negotiations require confidence, resilience and persistence. /p h3The Role /h3 pYou’ll work with suppliers across an international network, taking ownership of commercial negotiations that have a direct impact on business performance. /p pIt’s about challenging costs, identifying opportunities, reducing commercial risk and ensuring the business has the right supply partners in place to support future growth. /p h3Your responsibilities will include: /h3 ul liLeading commercial negotiations with global suppliers /li liDriving cost reduction and value improvement initiatives /li liConducting RFQs and benchmarking supplier pricing /li liIdentifying and developing alternative sourcing opportunities /li liManaging supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery /li liMonitoring market developments and supply chain risks /li liWorking closely with technical, engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver commercial objectives /li /ul h3About You /h3 pYou’ll be someone who enjoys operating in environments where procurement has a genuine commercial impact. /p h3You’ll have experience of: /h3 ul liDirect procurement within automotive or another fast‑paced manufacturing environment /li liNegotiating with suppliers where market conditions are challenging and commercial leverage is limited /li liDelivering measurable cost savings while protecting continuity of supply /li liManaging technically complex raw materials, components or engineered products /li liWorking in environments with demanding performance targets and tight commercial margins /li liBuilding credibility with suppliers and internal stakeholders alike /li liUsing market knowledge and commercial insight to influence procurement decisions /li /ul h3Why Join? /h3 pThis is an opportunity to join a global manufacturing business where procurement is recognised as a key commercial function. /p pYou’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 h3To Apply /h3 pIf you have experience within automotive or another fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoy the challenge of complex supplier negotiations, we’d be pleased to hear from you. /p pApply via the link below or contact us for a confidential discussion. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr