Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Wirral, renowned for its expertise in producing products for a diverse range of sectors including personal care, healthcare, veterinary, household, automotive, and technical markets.

What You'll Do:

As Procurement and Supply Chain Manager you will be entrusted with full responsibility for orchestrating the entire supply chain operation from procurement through to delivery. Your day-to-day activities will involve:

• Overseeing the entire end-to-end supply chain process encompassing procurement activities, planning functions, inventory management protocols, logistics coordination, and supplier performance monitoring to ensure optimal operational flow.

• Monitoring raw material and component inventories closely to support production schedules.
• Developing and implementing robust procurement strategies that are fully aligned with overarching business objectives.
• Leading a high-performing procurement and supply chain team.
• Managing supplier relationships proactively to enhance both operational efficiency and strategic value creation throughout the supply chain network.
• Implementing refined sourcing processes alongside supplier management protocols with particular focus on risk mitigation strategies.

Please note this is a fully on-site role but you get to enjoy finishing at lunch time every Friday.

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate for the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager position brings substantial experience gained from senior roles overseeing complex supply chains within manufacturing or similar sectors. Your background demonstrates:

• Proven experience in senior-level procurement or supply chain management roles within manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Expert proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAGE.
• Comprehensive experience managing the full sourcing lifecycle from initial market analysis through supplier evaluation stages onto negotiation and ongoing performance monitoring is expected.
• CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).
• Ability to commute reliably each day given the onsite nature of the position is required; flexibility regarding occasional international travel would be advantageous.

The Company:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its field thanks not only to its longstanding reputation for manufacturing excellence but also its commitment towards employee wellbeing and professional development. Employees enjoy access to an exceptional benefits package featuring company car / car allowance options alongside generous employer pension contributions which increase over time. Annual bonuses reward outstanding performance whilst regular pay reviews ensure continued recognition of your contribution. Onsite amenities include free parking plus participation in schemes like cycle-to-work which promote healthy lifestyles. Generous holiday entitlements including bank holidays plus additional company days off (such as Christmas shutdown) allow ample time for rest relaxation family connection, all contributing towards an enviable work-life balance rarely matched elsewhere in the sector.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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