Procurement Manager 6192

Procurement Manager
Location: Yate/Bristol
Salary: £42,500 per annum + Bonus (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:
We are seeking a versatile and driven Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement operations of a fast-paced production site specialising in bespoke, made-to-measure office chairs and components. This role requires expertise in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, and ERP optimisation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

While experience in a similar role is preferred, we welcome candidates from developmental roles within the sector who exhibit ambition and a willingness to grow. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development, with the potential to advance into a director-level role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process, ensuring seamless operations for bespoke office chair production.
• Identify opportunities for supply chain improvement, optimising margins, component quality, and reducing volatility.
• Monitor quality, safety, and standards across the procurement department and supply chain.
• Generate procurement reports, analyse KPIs, and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with accounts and senior leadership teams to plan payment schedules, fulfil invoices and purchase orders, and forecast future needs based on market conditions.
• Drive innovation, manufacturing excellence, and positive change within a dynamic, fast-growing company.
• Solve complex problems and embrace opportunities for self-growth and professional development.

About You:

• A qualification in procurement management, operations management, or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential. Relevant experience, aptitude, and ambition are highly valued.
• Proven experience in a management role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of international import, customs, and freight regulations, as well as quality control standards.
• Experience collaborating with creative and technical teams to design and launch new products is a bonus but not essential.
• Understanding of MRP and ERP software solutions in live manufacturing environments.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of circa £42,500 per annum plus an annual performance bonus (DOE).
• Annual performance bonus opportunities.
• Generous company pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Paid team-building and CPD days.
• Holiday entitlement that increases with service.
• Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to a personal development fund.
• Join one of the Southwest's only Climate Pledge companies and contribute to sustainably manufacturing life-changing equipment.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew Penrith on 01453 755330.

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