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A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a manufacturing business based in Harlow, Essex with a salary up to £50,000.
Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment, at a managerial level and be keen to progress in their career.
Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:
* Lead and develop the team to ensure efficient sourcing and purchasing operations
* Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance
* Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including pricing, terms, and service level agreements
* Analyse market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
* Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals
* Monitor and report on procurement metrics, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager:
* Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment
* Leadership skills with the ability to oversee a small team
* Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience with using ERP/MRP software - ideally SAP
Up to £50k
This position requires fully onsite presence
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, purchasing manager, commodity manager, sourcing manager, purchasing supervisor, supply chain manager, purchasing lead, commodity lead, sourcing lead or strategic sourcing manager
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