Procurement manager

Hello, My client is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. They are currently in need of a Procurement Manager to join their Supply Chain Management team based in Southend-on-Sea. ROLE: Provide leadership and management to the Southend operation Procurement Team and suppliers. DUTIES: * Management of the Southend Procurement Team and suppliers to meet functional, programme and business objectives, * Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives for people, process and capability within the Procurement Team, * Develop and implement strategies to mitigate commercial, financial and schedule risks within the supply base, * Develop and implement an organisation to support current and future business objectives, * UK Intercompany - forecast, demand and management, * Regular reporting on Procurement Team performance to function, programmes and business, * Identify staff development needs and implement training plans, * Resolution of supplier and supply chain issues impacting programme and business objectives, * Collaborative working with other functions to support programme and business objectives, * Ensure that the processes used to determine and manage employee performance, attendance, timekeeping, and employee relations are effective and that a close alignment with the HR Team on such matters is maintained, * Regular briefing to the Procurement Team with information on the Company rsquo;s performance and future plans. * Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company rsquo;s standards and policies, including environmental, safety and health policies. * Develop and implement appropriate processes to maintain compliance to legal, regulatory and statutory obligations. * Represent the business, maintaining high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility. * Carry out any other tasks, where reasonable and relevant, when required. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above * Effective verbal and written communication * Ability to make decisions * Excellent negotiation skills * Excellent commercial awareness, including delivery, acceptance, warranty, payments and obligations * Programme management experience * Risk management, identification and implementation of mitigation strategies * Ability to differentiate between accountability and responsibility through effective delegation * People management * Relationship / stakeholder management * Industry knowledge * Computer literate, including MS Office knowledge * Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment * Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines BENEFITS: Health Care Cash Plan Contributory Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme Free access to a local gym (for Southend Site only) Free car parking Early finish on Fridays Flexible Working Sports Social Club (for Southend Site only) Onsite Caf eacute; facilities at New Facility (SS4 ndash; Southend Site only) LOCATION: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SALARY: UP TO GBP65,000 PER ANNUM PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED Kind Regards, Maria Roque - Recruitment Consultant