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Purchasing Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

10 days ago

Job summary

Une organisation de premier plan dans le secteur des achats recherche un Purchasing Manager expérimenté pour diriger son équipe d'achat. Ce rôle implique la gestion des fournisseurs, l'amélioration des processus d'achat, et le respect des budgets alloués. Le candidat retenu doit être capable de travailler sous pression, tout en maintenant des normes élevées de communication et de performance.

Qualifications

  • Éducé à un niveau de diplôme universitaire.
  • Expérience préalable dans l'analyse de données et l'encadrement d'une équipe.
  • Connaissances en santé et sécurité alimentaire requises.

Responsibilities

  • Responsable de la gestion des commandes et coordination avec les fournisseurs.
  • Dirige l'amélioration continue dans la gestion des stocks.
  • Gère les équipes et assure le respect des réglementations.

Skills

Negotiation
Leadership
Time Management
Conflict Management
Communication

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the Purchasing team ensuring effective communication between the various internal and external stakeholders. Working together with the Procurement team, the job holder ensures suppliers are performing to a high standard and is responsible for purchasing required materials in a timely and effective manner for assigned locations in line with approved budgets.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assumes responsibility for the ordering of materials to run the business effectively and in line with materials budget.
  • Collaborates closely with Warehouse to ensure stock levels are constantly monitored in line with Days on Hand data, minimum/maximum stock levels are adhered to, and targets and applicable business KPI's are met.
  • Records and reviews material waste and deadstock and adjusts stock levels proactively and accordingly.
  • Overall accountability for the Ordering section including recruitment, training and development, and performance management.
  • Leads and drives continuous improvement of the department.
  • Ensures legal/compliance requirements across health and safety, food safety, and security.
  • Responsible for keeping all ordering activities in line with unit finance regulations and audit criteria.
  • Communicates with internal & external customers on irregularities and ensures GG Suppliers are performing to high standards with the support of Procurement.
  • Keeps the Procurement team informed of Supplier issues by way of open lines of communication
  • Managing suppliers on day to day operational issues, building relationships with Suppliers and Internal customers
Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • Educated to a Graduate degree level
Work Experience:
  • Previous purchasing experience with a similar sized company is essential
  • Previous experience in analysing data
  • Previous experience of leading and mentoring a team
  • Previous experience of working with budgets and KPI's
  • Understanding of health and safety and food hygiene
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
  • Level 3 HACCP certification / Food Safety certification / Workplace Health & Safety
  • Ability to lead and manage diverse teams.
  • Good negotiating and persuasive skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict.
  • Ability to motivate and drive performance.
  • Organised, process driven with an ability to critically evaluate and improve processes.
  • Ability to manage change effectively.
  • Computer literate and able to work with MS Office and IT Systems
  • Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage workload to achieve critical dates.
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business.
Other

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. For anytime spent outside the uk exceeding 6 months, you must be able to provide a CRC (Criminal Record Check) for that country.
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