Strategic Purchasing Manager — Projects & Sustainability

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Par; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Healthcare

Company Sick Pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary-sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

A leading supplier of specialty solutions in the UK is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing activities at the Cornwall site. Responsibilities include managing supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with purchasing processes. Candidates should have a master's degree or equivalent and significant experience in procurement. The role comes with a full-time contract and various employee benefits, including a performance-related bonus and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and interfaces between procurement and purchasing.
• Experience in contract negotiation (equipment, engineering services).
• Facilitator ability – bringing people together.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for the project.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Stream Leaders.
• Negotiate contracts and collaborate with the Legal team.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Very good negotiator

Experience in purchasing of industrial equipment

Ability to challenge technical teams

Managing change

Good communication

Education

Master in Business School or General Engineer with specialization in purchasing

Job description

A leading supplier of specialty solutions in the UK is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing activities at the Cornwall site. Responsibilities include managing supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with purchasing processes. Candidates should have a master's degree or equivalent and significant experience in procurement. The role comes with a full-time contract and various employee benefits, including a performance-related bonus and private healthcare.