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, the 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: -
Have gained their supply chain experience within a regulated manufacturing environmen
Have excellent IT skills.
Be a confident negotiator.
Be looking to utilise current experience to make a difference to a growing business.On offer: -
A salary to £75,000
Car allowance £6,000
Pension
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