Senior Procurement Manager - Risk Management - Butler Rose : Job Details

Butler Rose is partnering with a leading large manufacturing client to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager - Risk Management to join the team. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Contract Type: 1 Year FTC, with potential for extension Location: Any UK site (Stevenage, Bristol, or Bolton) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remotely Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions relating to nationality and rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) as a minimum requirement. This position will play a key role in ensuring risk management is at the core of business transactions with the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: * Implement and maintain a robust procurement risk management framework and methodology in line with company processes. * Identify, assess, and prioritise potential risks throughout the procurement lifecycle at an enterprise, category, or supplier level. * Analyse the macro environment using third-party risk platforms and media to identify emerging risks that may impact the supply chain. * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including project procurement managers, strategic supplier relationship managers, supply chain management teams, and senior leadership. * Produce internal briefing and communication materials on macro-environment risks and how the procurement team can mitigate them. * Support the development of risk mitigation strategies and oversee the implementation of mitigation actions by the project procurement manager community. * Conduct regular risk audits, drive governance reviews internally, and lead supplier mass engagement activities. * Support the supplier onboarding and risk assessment process. * Support and coach MEP Risk Champions within the function to enhance their knowledge and skills in risk management. * Support the wider national and international agenda on risk management, contributing to internal activities and collaborating with customers. What the client is looking for: * Experience in procurement roles with a strong focus on risk management. * Proven track record of developing and implementing successful risk management strategies. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. * Ability to work independently while building and nurturing strong relationships within the team. * Passionate about risk management and able to inspire and develop others through commitment and integrity. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with experience in risk management software systems (ideally ARM/riskonnect). * Ideally holding or working towards a qualification or certification related to procurement and/or risk management (e.g., CIPS/World Commerce & Contracting/IRM). What the client offers: * Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and may vary year to year). * Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%. * Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments. * Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more. * Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities. Full job description and further details are available upon application. For more information, please contact Cerys Thirlwell.

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