Job Description
The Supply Chain Director at this manufacturing giant is looking to attract into the team a hands-on purchasing professional who will ensure that raw material spend and purchasing processes meet business needs as they continue to grow.
Taking control of a £70m spend, a key focus of this role is to ensure suppliers are proactively managed.
Responsibilities as Purchasing Manager will be to: -
* Coordinate volume purchase agreement negotiations in primary areas of responsibility.
* Coordinate the development & execution of volume purchase agreements.
* Ensure group & supplier contract adherence (with support from central commercial/legal team).
* Negotiate component & product pricing to achieve cost saving targets.
* Coordinate negotiation strategies and maintain contact with key supplier personnel at all times.
* Maintain current knowledge of market trends, market conditions & recommends changes in supply chain strategies & tactics based on such knowledge.
* Manage the Supply Chain through any NPI process in conjunction with the Programme Management team.
* The successful Purchasing Manager will: -
o Have gained their supply chain experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
o Have excellent IT skills.
o Be a confident negotiator.
o Be looking to utilise current experience to make a difference to a growing business.
On offer: -
o A salary to £75,000
o Car allowance £6,000
o Pension
o 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Interested? To apply, please follow the 'apply now' button to send your CV to Emma Brighouse.