Procurement Heads are seeking a dedicated Plant Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities at a well-established waste management plant that leads the way in cutting edge circular economy initiatives. This role is crucial for aligning the procurement strategy, optimising costs, reducing risks, and enhancing supplier performance across the group's plant network.
Reporting in to the Group Procurement Director you will work closely with Category Procurement Managers to ensure site-level procurement aligns with broader strategic sourcing goals.
The Plant Procurement Manager will handle both routine site procurement and project-based procurement, such as maintenance shutdowns, working closely with stakeholders to secure high-value, high-risk procurement and ensure compliance.
Hybrid working: 3-4 days a week on site in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
* Salary up to c£78,000
* 10% Bonus
* Company car / allowance
* Private medical
Responsibilities:
Site & Operational Procurement:
* Manage all third-party procurement spend at the assigned plant.
* Build strong relationships with Group Procurement, Plant Operations, and Maintenance Managers to support operational and capital procurement.
* Ensure procurement policies and processes are followed, minimising risks and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
* Oversee procurement for maintenance and engineering projects, including shutdowns and capital investments.
Project Procurement & Strategic Sourcing:
* Support multi-million-pound procurement categories across sites.
* Conduct tendering, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation.
* Drive supply base consolidation and long-term value creation.
Category Management Support:
* Work closely with Category Procurement Managers to ensure site-level procurement aligns with broader strategic sourcing goals.
* Contribute to managing key procurement categories, such as engineering & technical procurement and non-engineering procurement.
* Provide spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives, targeting at least 1% savings on miscellaneous procurement and 10% cost avoidance on project procurement.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management:
* Ensure clear communication and alignment with site leadership and central procurement.
* Monitor and improve supplier performance, ensuring delivery quality and contract compliance.
* Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure SOX compliance and ethical procurement.
Experience required for the Plant Procurement Manager
* Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* CIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred.
* Additional training in contract law, supplier management, or project procurement is advantageous.
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
* Effective communication and presentation skills.
* Experience in procurement within engineering, construction, waste, or energy sectors (desirable).
* Experience managing procurement for CAPEX projects, shutdowns, and technical services.
* Demonstrated ability to optimise supplier contracts and drive cost savings.
* Experience working across multi-site procurement operations