Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am until 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: 80,000 to 90,000
Job Reference: 35511
Polytec are looking for a Head of Purchasing to manage procurement activities for our client based just north of Cambridge. Travel will be required for this role so you will need to have a full, clean driving licence and own transport.
Responsibilities:
Define supply chain strategy
Identify, select and approve new suppliers
Negotiate / establish contractual agreements
Cost reduction targets
Stock ordering / lean inventory management / forecasting
Ensure materials are delivered in time to support customer demand
Escalation path for purchasing / supplier issues
Continuous improvement activities
Cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
New product introduction
Requirements:
Degree in a relevant field
MCIPS
Extensive supply chain experience within electronics, telecommunications or consumer goods
Management of complex global supplier / customer relationships
Team management experience.
Excellent IT skills, competent using Microsoft Excel and Dynamics AX
Experience of offshore contract manufacturing management
Ability to influence at senior level
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
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