Procurement Manager in Gourock, Inverclyde

Procurement Manager - Gourock - Permanent - £48,000 - £52,000

ARM is delighted to be supporting a leading Maritime business with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities
* Formulate, negotiate and manage a defined range of market areas to secure the best terms, conditions and financial outcome for the Company.
* Administer the commercial aspects of contracts including supplier appraisal, tender preparation, tender assessment, negotiation, recommendation, placement, variation management, claim management and performance monitoring.
* Maintain market knowledge of all areas of expenditure and assist in developing Supply Chain strategies that will underpin Company objectives.
* Assist in monitoring supply market relationships, externally and internally and act as subject matter expert.
* Develop and implement Supply Chain Strategies, deliverables and agreed targets for a defined range of market areas and ensure risks are understood, managed and promulgated.
* Provide regular and proactive liaison and support to internal and external customers to enable best practices to be achieved throughout Company-wide contracts.
* Ensure all materials procured meet the Company's requirements of suitability for purpose, quality, safety and price and continually monitor and assess Suppliers to ensure they are providing a service in accordance with their contractual obligations.
* Assist in establishing a strategy that achieves targeted savings, performance improvement and supplier rationalisation. Responsible for reviewing all relevant legislation, rules, and procedures and recommending areas of change.

Requirements
* Degree and/or relevant professional qualification and significant contract experience desirable.
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent qualification is desirable.
* Experience in both Public and Private sector Procurement is desirable.
* Experience in conducting major Contract negotiations is essential.
* Proven track record of delivering optimum results in a multi-faceted Procurement operation together with a comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain governance desirable.
* Working knowledge of the Supply Chain and contract processes including legislation.
* Awareness of new technological and best practice advances in Procurement.

For more information contact Dan on or 02392 228211
This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.