Job Reference: LB51446
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for excellence and aknack for building strong supplier relationships? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a dynamic Purchasing Manager to support operations in the UK&I. This is a newly created role reporting to the UK&I Procurement Director, and it offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of procurement, alongside the possibility of promotion to director through succession planning in a two to five year period.
As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a crucialrole in driving best practices within procurement and ensuring the efficient management of the supply chain rationalisation project.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading Procurement Process: Taking charge of the procurement process for the packaging and raw materials category, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
Data Analysis: Utilise your strong analytical skills to examine data, facilitating the rationalisation of the supplier base, which will contribute to cost savings and improved efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders to identify andaddress supply challenges.
Process Improvement: Implementing best practice procurement processes with a focus on compliance,process improvement, and the use of tools and reporting.
Supplier Relationship Management: Developing and leading relationships with suppliers to guarantee effective delivery and adherence to KPIs.
Team Leadership: Managing and providing leadershipto one direct report, the Purchasing Co-ordinator.
Support in Negotiations: Assisting the UK&I Procurement Director in supplier negotiations to achieve favourable terms.
Contract Compliance: Monitoring compliance with centrally negotiated contracts while respecting local site ownership.
Procurement Improvement Project: Facilitate the procurement improvement project ledby the UK Procurement Director, ensuring that it meets its objectives and results in enhanced procurement practices.
Data Management: Taking charge of UK&I Procurement data systems, including the harmonisation of SAP data.
Auditing: Conducting BRC, ISO9000, and SEDEX supplier audits.
Record-Keeping: Compiling and maintaining records, supplier databases, and procurement contracts.
Supplier Reviews: Regularly reviewing supplier quality and service levels.
Qualifications and Skills:* Proven experience in materials procurement, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at a high level to effectively analyse data.
* Willingness to work on site within the Corby area for a minimum of twelvemonths in close collaboration with the Purchasing Director. Thereafter hybrid working is possible.
* Ideal candidates will beDegree or CIPS qualified or have significant relevant experience.
* Work history within a manufacturing sector, ideally in anational multi site business would be a distinct advantage.
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please immediately submit your cv to be considered.
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: £55000- £60000 per annum + 15% Bon, Comp car / allow
Salary Benefits: 15% Bon, Comp car / allow
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Purchasing Manager / Manufacturing / Supplier rationalization / Negotiation
Contact Name: Lee Burton
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