Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Eye - Suffolk
Days of work: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Salary : 55,000 + DOE
Major Recruitment are pleased to be working with one of the county's biggest Bulk herb suppliers.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager.
* Developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies for cost optimisation and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
* Identifying, evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness and adherence to ethical and sustainability standards in collaboration with technical approval.
* Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favourable pricing, payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements and ensuring that suppliers comply to food safety and health and safety standards.
* Work with NPD and Technical departments to source new products and suppliers
* Conducting market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends, supplier capabilities and pricing fluctuations
* Obtain the best value for money on all types of purchasing
* Work with Factory/ Production Manager to plan production/stock
Key Attributes
* Previous experience in a purchasing management postion
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Effective communication skills both written and verbally
* Research and analytical skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* CIPS qualification preferred but not essential.
Please contact our office on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) and speak to Natalie
or email (url removed) for a full job description and more details.
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