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Purchasing Manager, anywhere, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Client:
EllisKnight International Recruitment
Location:
Anywhere, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
337678925009
Job Views:
7
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
Job Description:
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Purchasing Manager with a brilliant business? We are working with a fast-growing FMCG business that has high standards for their workplace, company values, sustainability, and wellbeing.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Newry, Northern Ireland.
The role:
* Managing and implementing the company’s procurement strategy to support strategic growth plans
* Main areas of spend include packaging, ingredients, and utilities
* Negotiating terms with suppliers and managing performance based on value for money, quality, delivery, and service levels
* Collaborating with commercial finance to support pricing initiatives
* Providing monthly reports to management
* Ensuring a steady supply of ingredients and packaging within targeted levels
* Sourcing new suppliers aligned with sustainability strategies
* Managing indirect spending
* Implementing profit improvement strategies
* Developing formal product sector category strategies
* Gathering market intelligence to ensure strong positioning
* Engaging with key stakeholders
* Developing risk management strategies
* Managing the procurement team
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience managing procurement teams within the FMCG sector
* MCIPS qualification or equivalent
* Strong people management skills
* Values and purpose-driven mindset
* Excellent numeracy skills, especially with MS Excel
* Strong negotiation skills
* Ability to lead and make difficult decisions to support the business
* Influencing stakeholders at all levels
* Experience building strong supplier relationships with regular performance reviews
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