Procurement Delivery Manager
Procurement Delivery Manager
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Procurement Delivery Manager
Location: Egremont / Haydock / Westlakes / Preston / Hybrid
Attendance: Hybrid (2 days a week from any site)
Job type: Permanent / Full time
Salary: Competitive
Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safetyrelated and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors including aerospace clean energy and maritime sectors. Our offer incorporates: engineering design technical consultancy and systems integration.
We believe that engineering is not just about technology manufacturing and innovation. Its about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion belief and simply a better way of working resulting in great outcomes for our customers. Were also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and invest in future talent through supporting STEM initiatives apprenticeships placements and summer interns.
The companys Head Office is at Westlakes Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria with systems integration assembly & testing facilities in Egremont Cumbria and design offices in Preston Lancashire. This is augmented by a manufacturing and test facility at Haydock Merseyside.
Come and join a company that values our people and is growing fast.
Overview of the role:
We are looking to hire an experienced Procurement Manager. Reporting to the CFO you will play a key role in ensuring timely efficient and effective procurement of goods and services required for operations of our four distinct business areas. You will oversee the procurement of goods and services ensuring that all procurements meet the standards of quality costeffectiveness and timeliness required by Delkia Limited. You will identify areas of opportunities and risks define procurement / efficiency plans and drive handson implementation of procurement process / RFQs / contracting / savings tracking.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working within a small to mediumsized enterprise (SME) environment demonstrating the ability to adapt to dynamic and fastpaced settings. They must be prepared to take a handson approach in both the strategic management and daytoday delivery of procurement activities ensuring seamless operations and effective team leadership.
What youll be responsible for:
- Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies: Create and execute procurement strategies that align with Delkia Limiteds objectives and operational needs.
- Team Management Oversee and manage the procurement team providing leadership guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development. Conduct regular performance reviews set objectives and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Supplier Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with suppliers ensuring compliance with contracts and resolving any issues.
- Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and suppliers and analyse market trends.
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and agreements.
- Procurement Process Management: Oversee the procurement process from initiation to final receipt and approval of goods.
- Budget Management: Manage the procurement budget prepare cost analyses and generate reports.
- Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant safety standards and regulations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement innovative procurement practices.
- ERP System Commissioning/Implementation: Demonstrated expertise in planning executing and managing the rollout of ERP systems within the procurement function. This includes system selection configuration integration training and ongoing support to ensure seamless adoption and optimization of procurement processes.
What youll bring:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Logistics Business Administration or a related field. An advanced degree such as an MBA is advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role within procurement or purchasing.
- Proven experience (preferred) in line management including leading mentoring and developing a team within the procurement function.
- Professional certifications such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) is preferred.
Nice to have:
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and decisionmaking abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Deep understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
- Attention to detail and commitment to operational efficiency.
The Person:
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ProblemSolving: Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Integrity: High ethical standards and integrity in all procurement activities.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- Training and development
- Excellent company standards
- Cycletowork scheme
- Health care
- Company bonus scheme
- Birthday leave
- Great team spirit
- Organised social events
- Professional membership
Our Vision:
To be the UKs leading engineering and technology partner for safetyrelated and missioncritical systems.
Our Mission:
To enable a safer more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safetycritical systems ensuring the protection of people assets and missions that matter most.
Our Values:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Integrity trust and accountability
- Safety and security
- Client focused
- Positive social value and impact
- Continuous improvement
Our Purpose:
At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.
Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation gender reassignment religion or belief marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vettingclearance as appropriate.
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please get in touch to discuss.
Note to Agencies: Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
Employment Type
Full Time
