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Procurement Manager
Job Description
Role: Procurement Manager - Temporary - Lisburn
Job Overview
VANRATH are assisting our client, a large scale manufacturer, in their search for a Procurement Manager to join the team on an initial temporary contract. This position will lead purchasing operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Those with a proven background in supply chain management are encouraged to apply.
- Salary: £45,000-£50,000
- Temporary
- Monday to Friday, with early Friday finish!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures to optimise efficiency and maximise purchasing power.
- Negotiate favourable contracts with suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and periodic reviews.
- Maintain stock control and audit systems to meet production, delivery targets, and business objectives.
- Oversee goods-inwards and storage operations for efficiency, safety, and optimal space utilisation.
- Maintain and monitor the central materials budget to control purchasing costs effectively.
- Analyse customer schedules, forecast material requirements, and provide purchase orders to suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety regulations while driving continuous improvement.
- Lead and develop staff to maintain high performance, training, and motivation standards.
- Support IT system improvements and implement operational enhancements.
Criteria
The ideal candidate must meet one of the following qualification and experience criteria:
Option 1: Degree/Diploma Route- Degree or Diploma in Business Studies, Economics, or Computing.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in a purchasing role.
Option 2: Experience Route- At least 15 years' experience as a Buyer in a Manufacturing Company.
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including:
- Mathematics & IT - Grade B or higher.
Option 3: Professional Qualification Route- Chartered Membership of the Institute of Procurement and Supply.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in purchasing.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier negotiations, and cost control within a manufacturing environment.
For further information on this job, or any other Procurement role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.
