Procurement Manager

About The Role

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for all stages of purchasing and on-time delivery activities. Responsible to manage £30 million supply chain operations. Manage and deliver procurement performance to deliver core KPIs on-time delivery, cost reduction, and project adherence. Maintain continuous verbal and written communication on all internal and external stakeholders. Lead the site cost reduction strategy by analyzing current spending and formulating cost reduction strategies working closely with engineering, quality & operations teams.

• Manage all the buyers to source the right products, materials, and services. Closely monitor demand and continuously manage the supply chain performance.
• Responsible for all procurement contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier manufacturing cycles on track and delivery on time.
• Maintain accurate data and KPI controls to manage the system. Analyze the supply chain data and solve any issues or put alternative plans in place.
• Manage the S&OP process forward planning on material demand and execute ordering and tracking process to deliver on time.
• Lead and manage all procurement staff - daily performance tracker, training and development, upskilling staff.
• Implement a cost reduction strategy within the procurement function via supplier cost negotiation, value engineering, make vs buy strategy, low-cost manufacturing strategy, supplier consolidation, transport cost reduction, etc.
• Manage supplier quality and continuously improve supplier quality performance, working closely with engineering and quality departments to implement ZDP with suppliers.
• Analyze and manage supplier risks such as single source, obsolescence management, geopolitical risks, transportation, product shelf life, and supplier quality risks. Identify, maintain, and control all supply chain risks.
• Review and update procurement practices in line with BTL policies, standards, and regulations. Perform internal audits for continuous improvement.
• Implement a robust supply chain network with supplier development APQP process, rationalizing current supplier pool, and cost down strategy.
• Create and manage a KPI dashboard and regular communication output to highlight supplier performance, OTD targets, supplier quality tracking, NCR actions, and cost reduction tracking on a weekly basis.

Qualifications or Functional Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a business-related subject. MCIPS qualification.
• Procurement management experience greater than 5 years in a complex electrical/mechanical product manufacturing background.
• Experience in change management and value engineering, driving functional and process improvements.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management, supplier development and improvement programs, and ongoing compliance.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Building and developing high-performance supply chain teams.

Skills

• Supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record in supplier cost reduction and negotiation skills.
• Make vs buy strategic decision making and strategic planning.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Disciplined and enthusiastic approach that captures the commitment of others.
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
• Understanding of cost and financial impacts.

Knowledge

• Good IT skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of business procurement systems.

About The Company

BRUSH Transformers provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof infrastructure.