Purchasing Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment

Scotland

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A food manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing Manager with strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement. This role offers significant growth potential and opportunities for personal development in a dynamic industry. Join now to be part of this innovative team.

Qualifications

  • Experience in purchasing within the FMCG industry, ideally Food Manufacturing.
  • Supplier relationship management and performance development.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
  • Analyze purchasing data to optimize procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office
Platform-based Purchasing Systems

Job description

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Job Description

A food manufacturing business is looking for a Purchasing Manager who has strong negotiation skills, is analytically minded, and has previous experience in procurement/purchasing.

With recent industry changes, the next few years will present a positively changing landscape, with industry-leading innovation, growth potential, and opportunities for personal development. This is an excellent time to join this business.

Experience and Qualifications
  • Experience in purchasing within the FMCG industry, ideally Food Manufacturing
  • Supplier relationship management and performance development
  • High IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and platform-based purchasing systems
  • Strong communication skills

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV or reach out via email to george.west@drnewitt.com

Additional Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Manufacturing
  • Industries: Manufacturing and Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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