# Procurement Manager

**Company:** [Universal Business Team](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ih5MaFDNwGxPQpt2dJaQLd.md)
**Location:** Kimbolton, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** KW

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## Description

Our client, a leading packaging solutions provider based in **Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire is** seeking an experienced **Procurement Manager** to join their Procurement Team, working alongside another Procurement Manager with responsibility for a defined portfolio of product categories. The role is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, cost control, process improvement, and ensuring compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys driving continual improvement.

**Key responsibilities**

-   Manage an allocated portfolio of product categories, developing sourcing strategies and ensuring continuity of supply.
-   Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and monitor supplier performance.
-   Work collaboratively with the other Procurement Manager to ensure effective category ownership and procurement coverage.
-   Lead and support process improvement and continual improvement initiatives across procurement activities.
-   Maintain accurate records to support PPWR, EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) compliance requirements.
-   Work closely with internal departments to ensure accurate product data and timely introduction of new products.
-   Analyse purchasing trends, identify cost-saving opportunities and support business objectives.
-   Maintain supplier terms and conditions optimisation and working capital improvement.
-   Stock level reviews.
-   Ensure ERP data is accurate and maintained.

## Requirements

-   Strong negotiation, organisational and analytical skills.
-   Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
-   Process improvement mindset with a focus on continual improvement.
-   Packaging industry experience is desirable.
-   Experience using Merlin ERP system would be an advantage.
-   Proficient in Microsoft Office
-   MCIPS is desirable.
-   Previous Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer experience.
-   Packaging industry knowledge desirable.

## Benefits

-   Salary of £45,000pa
-   25 days holiday
-   Employee assistance programme
-   Supportive working environment
-   Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm or 8.30am to 5pm
-   Please note that this is an onsite position