Job vacancy - Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager
Reference: acsJproman
Location: Grays
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: Procurement Manager

To manage Commercial Procurement, with responsibility for haulier performance levels, maintenance of inbound pricing database and business GM improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily management of supplier performance levels and KPI reporting
  • Agree and implement service level agreements with key suppliers
  • Support General Manager in freight negotiations with supply partners
  • Spot buying from freight partners where required
  • Trade-lane supply & demand analysis and market trends understanding
  • Identifying potential new haulage partners
  • Continuous Improvement of department processes and ways of working
  • Promote efficiency and profitability by encouraging and facilitating a climate of best practice and quality throughout the department
  • Translate agreed objectives and priorities into clear plans for self and others
  • Actively promote and maintain Group culture, style and standards within the company

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of QRS
  • Working knowledge of FLOW
  • Experience in pricing negotiations
  • Understanding of global freight forwarding market
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills

ACS are recruiting for a Procurement Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Procurement Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Procurement Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Procurement Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Procurement Manager role you desire.