Purchasing Manager

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maldon; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialist products is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager in the UK to lead purchasing strategies and improve supply chain efficiency. This role is integral in managing supplier relationships and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong sourcing and negotiation experience, excellent leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in SAP. Benefits include flexible working hours, life assurance from day one, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Flexi working hours

Pension after three months

Life assurance from day 1

Health Shield after six months

25 days holiday bank hols

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager.
• Strong experience in sourcing and negotiation.
• Ability to travel across the UK and Europe when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead purchasing and logistics strategies.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.
• Negotiate contracts and supply agreements.

Skills

Sourcing and negotiation processes

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist products is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in Marden. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key department shaping purchasing strategies and contributing to the companys continued success.

Position Overview

As the Purchasing Manager you will be central to the companys operations. You will develop and execute purchasing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Your leadership will ensure the supply chain is robust supporting production and contributing directly to the companys high-quality standards and global reputation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead purchasing and logistics strategies.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.
• Manage and assess supplier performance and relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and supply agreements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP.
• Lead train and develop the purchasing team.
• Manage the importation process for overseas goods.
• Collaborate on group-wide purchasing initiatives.
• Present quarterly performance reviews to leadership.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Purchasing Manager.
• CIPS qualification is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in sourcing and negotiation processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and senior management reporting.
• Good knowledge of current purchasing regulations.
• Ability to travel across the UK and Europe when required.
• Experience using SAP is essential.

Benefits

• Flexi working hours
• Pension after three months
• Life assurance from day 1
• Health Shield after six months
• 25 days holiday bank hols

Employment Type: Full Time | Experience: years | Vacancy: 1 | Salary: £50,000 - 50,000