Procurement Manager

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges

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The Procurement Manager manages and leads the UK Procurement Team ensuring material and services are purchased and delivered to specification, on-time, and within budge

t.In addition to annual initiatives, the key accountabilities of this position ar

e:
PROCUREMENT ACTIVIT

• IESOversees co-ordination of all day to day activities of purchasing and procurement in the
• UKLeads the team to ensure strategic goals and department objectives are
• metWork with Quality department to monitor the number of non-conformances and the impact on the busin

ess
MANAGE SUPPLIERS AND SUB-CONTRAC

• TORSConduct supplier audits and risk assessment studies to ensure continuity of sup
• ply.Implement Key Performance Indicators, agreeing targets with suppliers, measure and report on their performa
• nce.Develop long-term relationships with suppliers and implement value added proc
• ess.Manage contracts, annual supply agreements and ensure service level agreements are maintai
• ned.Maintain and manage the existing supplier risk assessment and audit programme along with a review of each supplier’s capacity and capabilit
• ies.Analyse suppliers and products sourced by procurement category and implement best practice to handle routine purcha
• ses.Contract management of non-inventory goods and services including Utilities, Transport and Freight, Vending, Waste and Statio
• neryWork closely with Technical and Engineering teams to provide analytical support for projects, new business opportunities and cost reduction through re-sourcing or re-design initiati

ves.
COST SA

• VINGSAchieve cost savings with the identification of alternative source of supply, product, specification or modification, or better negotiation and forward plan
• ning.Analyse movement of goods through the supply
• chainNegotiate, identify and approve alternative sources of supply and Engineering re-d
• esignPrepare and distribute reports to key stakeholders that analyse supplier quality and delivery performance, with emphasis on improving the poor performing suppl

iers.
Role Requir

• ementsUniversity Degree or equiv
• alent;Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (
• MCIPS)5 or more years experience working in manufacturing and engineering procurement envir
• onmentDemonstrated knowledge of procurement activities and general pra
• cticesExperience in supplier relationship and performance management and negoti
• ation.Creative problem-solving skills, conflict management within different organizations (centralized and matrix organizational struc
• tures)Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well thought-out recommenda
• tions.Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for a
• ction.Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on re
• sults.Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situ