Wearerecruitingonbehalfofawell-established,forwardthinkingbusinessinPeterleewhoislookingforanexperiencedPurchasingManagertojointheirteamonafull-time,permanentbasis.Thisisanexcellentopportunityforacommerciallyfocusedprocurementprofessionaltotakeownershipofpurchasingstrategywithinafast-paced,high-volumeenvironment.
KeyResponsibilities
* Developandimplementpurchasingstrategiesthatalignwithbusinessobjectivesandsupplychainrequirements,drivingefficiencyandvalue
* Leadsourcingactivities,tenderprocesses,andsupplierselectiontosecurecompetitivepricingandmaximisecost-savingopportunities
* Negotiatecontracts,monitorsupplierperformance,andmanagerelationshipstoensurecompliance,riskmitigation,andhighservicelevels
* Maintaincontinuityofsupplywhileensuringproductsmeetquality,regulatory,andethicalstandards
* Overseepurchasingbudgets,trackcostchanges,managerebates,andanalyseprocurementdataandKPIstosupportinformeddecision-making
* Lead,coach,anddevelopthepurchasingteamtofostercollaboration,highperformance,andprofessionalgrowth
* Workcloselywithfinance,commercial,sales,andoperationsteamstosupportforecasting,demandplanning,inventorymanagement,andnewproductdevelopmentinitiatives
AboutYou
* Experienceinfast-movingprocurementorFMCGenvironments
* Strongnegotiation,commercial,andanalyticalskills
* Skilledinmanagingsupplierperformanceandrisk
* Leadershipandstakeholdermanagementexperience
* Knowledgeofsustainabilityandethicalsourcingstandards
* ERPandprocurementsystemsproficiency
* DegreeinSupplyChain,Procurement,Business,orrelatedfield(orequivalentexperience)
* CIPSqualificationdesirable
WhatsOnOffer
* Competitivesalary-circa£40,000
* Benefitspackageincludingemployeeassistanceprogrammeanddeathinservice
* Opportunitiesfortrainingandcareerprogression
AdditionalInformation
* Workinghours:MondayFriday(40hoursperweek)
#J-18808-Ljbffr