Procurement Manager

The Procurement managers are responsible for sourcing and purchasing the best quality equipment, goods and services at the most competitive prices to enable a company or organization to operate successfully.
As the procurement manager, you'll be directly involved in the sourcing and purchasing of products and services, such as:

• components to make assemble products for sale.


• products to service our customer's demand.


• goods and services for use by the company


Your role will involve sourcing suppliers, SLA drafting, negotiation and managing suppliers through the whole procurement process.
You'll also deal with other factors such as sustainability and risk management. Your work will help a business or organisation save money, minimise waste and increase profits.

Your Main Duties:

• Forecast levels of demand for components and products Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors.


• Negotiate and agree service level agreements, monitoring the quality of service provided. Keep service level agreement files and use them as reference for the future.


• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers. Manage, motivate and train a team of procurement staff.


• Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams such as supply chain, planning and sales.



• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded. Undertake value for money, supplier reviews of existing contracts and arrangements.


• Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services. Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities. Develop and implement a procurement strategy. Analyse data and produce reports and statistics on spending and savings. Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives.


• Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business., LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd. is located in a market town in Bedfordshire with good access to the M1 and A5 and public transport.

We are a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and supply of aerosol dispensing packaging solutions tailored to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs and market applications.
Our product offering includes a comprehensive range of valves, actuators, barrier packs and associated accessories that address the technical and aesthetic dispensing requirements, enabling customers to differentiate and excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.


• Minimum of 5 years in a similar Procurement Management role Excellent working knowledge of ERP systems Proven statistical, analytical and decision-making skills.


• Day-to-day experience within SAP will be advantageous.


• Some Experience in Change Management / Lean Techniques will be advantageous.


Education

• Educated to degree level although strong experience supported by relevant qualifications are considered


• IT skills - MS Office


Interpersonal & Behavioural Skills

• Ability to lead and adapt style to situation and /or person.


• Ability to manage department resources (human & financial)


• Consistent and fair in approach and treatment of others


• Knowing when and how to delegate tasks


• Capability of working as a team member


• Able to defuse conflicts among subordinates or peers.


• Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff.



• Confidentiality Positive 'can do' attitude.


• Behaving with Integrity


• Helpful and considerate


• Trustworthy (in all undertakings)


• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Self-motivated
  
  LINDAL Group was founded in 1959 and today is one of the world's market leaders in aerosol packaging technology. We offer a broad range of standard and custom aerosol packaging solutions and have become a partner of choice for many of the world's most prestigious, innovative and trusted brands.


Together with our multinational, highly skilled experts and thorough understanding of the current market trends, the company consistently delivers innovative solutions to increasingly complex and long-term projects globally.

Our wide-ranging portfolio offers quality packaging solutions for personal care, household, health care, food and technical industries.

Pay will commensurate with industry standards for the role and experience of the successful candidate.
Additional benefits include:
Competitive Salary
Pension
Flexible holidays
Health Cash Plans
EAP
Employee Benefit Scheme