Strategic Procurement Manager

Strategic Procurement Manager 55,000 + bonus and employee benefitsCaerphillyAre you an experienced Procurement Manager on the lookout for an exciting new role with a leading manufacturer that is going through significant year on year growth? Does the thought of joining an exceptional, award winning business with a collaborative, positive culture and a reputation for excellence appeal to you?If so, please read on.We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement manager/ specialist with strong practical experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and supply contract management to join an employer of choice in Caerphilly.As Strategic Procurement Manager you will: - Be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier relationships to optimise cost, quality and delivery performance. - Play a key role in supplier development; lead strategic sourcing and new product introduction (NPI) projects; lead supply contract negotiations and manage contract performance.- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across all business entities and with suppliers throughout the global supply base.- Lead cost-saving projects from supplier evaluation and selection through sampling, sample evaluation support, commercial negotiation, contract approval and final delivery.- Support Group procurement governance activities, including supplier assessment, onboarding, continuous improvement, audits and contract development.- Identify, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to ..... full job details .....