SF Recruitment are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join a Manufacturing business in Derby to oversee purchasing strategy with one direct report. This is a full-time permanent role. Working closely with the Operations team ensuring company needs are met. As the Purchasing Manager you will be required to oversee Purchasing Strategies ensuring price, quality and delivery are considered. Main Duties - Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies. - Lead and manage spend in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets. - Develop sourcing plans and creating objectives to improve service and cost reduction. - Proactive approach to delivering associated strategy development, process control and day to day management including implementation of a vendor rating system. - Responsible for materials or services required for manufacturing and general goods. - Become an expert in the markets in which you procure to determine the appropriate buying strategy for each commodity. - Work closely with all operational teams to ensure continuity of supply. - Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation. - Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. - Be actively involved in supplier management and performance. - Communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations and initiate alternative approaches to solve problems. - Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships through good communication skills and be able to negotiate with ...