Procurement Manager

BAUER Technologies Limited (BAUER), a leading geotechnical solutions company in the UK, is searching for a Procurement Manager who has proven experience in maximising the value of the supply chain. The position is based in our head office in Bishops Stortford.

Responsibilities include overseeing the purchasing activities of the company, ensuring that goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with the organization's Company's needs and goals.

The Purchasing Manager is also a member of the BAUER global purchasing network and in regular exchange with Corporate Purchasing in Germany. This is a busy and varied role where you will work closely with other Department Managers., Operationally

• Market research and analysis also including going on the field to search and meet with suppliers,


• Making requests for quotation, offers comparison and conducting the negotiation with suppliers.


• Issuing purchase orders with accurate terms and conditions and securing the follow-up


• Participating to key projects meetings and reporting purchasing activities


• Responsibility for the operation of the Procurement compliance process


Strategically

• Design, implement and lead BAUER's supply chain management program.


• Develop a supplier network through identification, assessment, and regular review.


• Search for new suppliers, alternative sources and maintaining a supplier's data management system.


• Spend analysis and identification of key strategic categories and their suppliers.


• Negotiate price, delivery and all other relevant terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.


• Develop, negotiate and implement framework agreements and call-off contracts for recurring materials or services.


• Organize and conduct supplier visits, audits, evaluation and development.


• Develop and report key performance indicators to the management / to the project.


Management

• Leader of the purchasing team and responsible for the professional management and further development of the purchasing team.


• Collaborate with the management team and represent the interests of procurement in the organization.
  
  Commercial knowledge including experience with construction contracts.


• Proven negotiation skills


• Market and technical knowledge


• Developed analytic and strategic thinking.


• Customer oriented approach


• Strong work ethic, takes personal responsibility for their work, meets deadlines, sets the right example for others, and displays honesty and integrity.


Personal and social sills:

• Personal and Social Skills Communication skills and self-confidence


• Autonomous, results-oriented performance


• Team player devoted to delivering high quality services to all stakeholders, internal and external.


• Mobility, readiness to go on the field. (Does this mean site visits?)


• Know and work in accordance with the "BAUER Values."


Education and experience:

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Qualification desirable but not essential


• Adequate technical experience preferably in the Construction industry


• Experienced supply chain professional who has proven experience in a similar role.


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