Supply Chain/Procurement Manager - Engineering - SPEC Engineering Ltd : Job Details

SPEC Engineering is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Oil, Gas, and Refineries and we are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our growing UK team.

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to oversee the company's purchasing activities, The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the leadership and management of the supply chain function across a significant business unit or large-scale project providing all aspects of supply chain management including materials management, warehousing, expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation, reporting and bid support.Responsibilities:

• Guide, Coach, Support and Direct a team with enthusiasm, positivity, and professionalism
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance profitability
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts and secure advantageous terms.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Utilize ERP systems to track purchases and analyze data
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing
• Work closely with logistics, engineering & project team to ensure timely delivery of goods

Key Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or Equivalent in business studies, law, engineering, supply chain or similar discipline/ CIPS qualified or industry equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a similar role with EPC companies
• Proficient in using ERP
• Solid understanding of importing and exporting of goods throughout the world
• Strong excel skills
• Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
• Strategic and Tactical Procurement
• Supply Chain Principles and techniques
• Supply Chain theory and practice

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills, written, oral and presentation
• Maintains a strong network both within and outside of the procurement department
• Positively maintain relationships with Suppliers, clients and other disciplines
• Ability to negotiate effectively and secure favorable terms
• Strategic thinker contributing to the management and improvement of the overall function
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality
• Well-developed commercial and business acumen

Ability to work in a multicultural environmentCandidates should be based locally to Leatherhead, Surrey and must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship.