Purchasing Manager

Telford

Hours: Monday – Friday (onsite) 8:45am till 5pm (37.5 hrs)

Package:

Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

25 days annual leave + stats

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Performance based bonus

The Client:

We are working with a leading global manufacturing business in the Telford area who have experienced

continual growth over the last decade. They have an opening for a Purchasing Manager to join the

business as part of the Management team and lead and develop the site procurement function. The

Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all aspects of procurement and purchasing for all goods,

materials and service whilst maintaining a focus on meeting the organisations sustainability objectives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Procurement Professional to join an expanding and

innovative business with an exceptional reputation in their field.

The Role:

Effectively manage the procurement and purchasing of all direct and indirect commodities for a busy, fast-paced manufacturing facility
Ensure stock levels are managed effectively within company objectives
Manage contracted services to site such as waste, energy and other services
Ensure demand forecasts are accurate and actioned
Effectively manage the supplier portfolio from sourcing and tender management through to supplier development and performance management
Ensure all supplier contract negotiations and approvals are in-line with wider objectives and effectively manage the renewal process
Effectively utilise the supplier portal
Support with ERP implementation and usage
Drive cost savings and benchmarking activity
Ensure members of the purchasing team are effectively managed

The person:

Strong experience of and knowledge of Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience of overseeing direct and indirect categories
Experience of working closely with international partners
Strong knowledge of Procurement processes and strategic development
Previous experience in roles such as Purchasing Manager / Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / Purchasing Supervisor.
Experience with Supplier portal systems
ERP Knowledge and experience as well as excellent knowledge of MS Excel
Previous experience in leading a small team would be ideal

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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