Global Procurement Manager
Manchester City Centre, with hybrid working arrangements
Starting salary for this position is £40,332 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About the role:
Reporting to MAG’s Global Head of Procurement and Logistics, the Global Procurement Manager leads a small, but high performing team responsible for managing all international orders for MAG Overseas Programmes across a wide range of commodities, leading national and international sourcing processes, and supporting the Manchester office with its procurement needs.
The role is both strategic and hands-on with a primary focus on 5 key areas
- 1. Leading International Procurement operations to support Programmes
- 2. Overseeing UK Procurement
- 3. Supporting Programme local Procurement
- 4. Assisting global Logistics Teams in transformation initiatives
- 5. Leading the UK Procurement Team
This is a complex, but rewarding and varied role offering the opportunity to use your wide-ranging logistics and procurement experience to build capacity and influence the development of the organisation. The role requires a high degree of organisation, attention to detail and focus on compliance due to the nature of MAG’s work.
You will actively contribute and influence the progressive development of MAG’s global logistics management framework, supporting a global logistics improvement initiative to modernize and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of MAG supply chain processes. This is a multi-year initiative, in which each senior Procurement and Logistics team member has opportunity to actively engage with and influence.
There may be a requirement for some limited travelling to MAG’s programmes overseas, to support the in-country procurement teams.
About you:
The successful candidate will have strong previous experience in sourcing across multiple countries, and commodities. Extensive experience working on international procurement of dual usage equipment and/or restricted goods is essential, as is compliance with international export documentation and licensing requirements. We are also looking for a candidate who can show their experience in managing international freight and transport dynamics, including supporting or monitoring custom clearance processes with a strong understanding of Incoterms.
You will be a committed and experienced manager, with a proven background in capacity building staff at different levels of seniority. Building solid relationships and networking will also be a key skill.
Previous NGO experience and understanding of NGO internal functioning is not essential, however would be beneficial.
If you feel that you want to contribute to MAG’s ambition towards a mine-free future, safe for communities, applying your capacity to maximize procurement outcomes and ensure critical supplies are delivered to support MAG Operations, this may be the role for you.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:
MAG – Global Procurement Manager
Application is by submission of completed application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert will close if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible to humanresources@maginternational.org.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
