CAPEX/Indirects Purchasing Manager, Sheffield
Great things about this opportunity:
* Direct responsibility for the management of high value contracts
* Growing business
* Pivotal, newly created role
* Limited people-management responsibility
* Excellent benefits package
The Job:
Responsible for driving value and aligning procurement activities with the company’s strategic objectives. The role will involve purchasing a variety of indirect products and services.
* Ownership and management of Capital Expenditure and subcontract category.
* Purchasing indirect products, services and contracts in line with the company's requirements and ensuring measurable commercial and operational outcomes
* Building and developing strong supplier relationships
* Monitoring supplier data to ensure performance levels are within agreed SLAs
* Carrying out supplier visits and audits
* Implementing and embedding procurement improvements
* Engaging with stakeholders, driving budget compliance and develop tender specifications
Required experience:
* At least 6 years' experience in a Senior Buyer role or a Purchasing Manager level role with high spend responsibility
* At least 5 years' experience purchasing CAPEX/subcontract services
* Proven solid negotiation skills
* Experience within manufacturing purchasing is an advantage.
* CIPS qualification
Personal Qualities we will be assessing:
* Drive, motivation
* Highly organised
* Logical and ethical approach to problem-solving