Improvement Manager - Procurement

Job Title: Improvement Manager - Procurement Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £56,000+ Depending on experience What you''ll be doing: Responsibility for managing change within the function, chairing functional change boards at all levels Leading and developing the Functional Improvement team while coaching and mentoring in the effective application of tools and methodologies Analysing operational performance to identify inefficiencies, waste, and areas that would benefit from an improved performance Leading projects end-to-end, ensuring successful implementation and long-term sustainability Facilitating training sessions and workshops Tracking and reporting on benefit realisation Collaborate with the Transformation team and broader function to support the successful delivery of the Supply Chain functional strategic objectives Your skills and experiences: Essential: Proven experience in driving improvement, operational excellence, or process optimisation within Supply Chain functions, alongside demonstrable line management capability Good understanding of Procurement processes Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), or other improvement methodologies, with high-level analytical and problem-solving skills Experienced in managing stakeholders with an ability to guide and influence outcomes Desirable: Degree ..... full job details .....