Purchasing Manager

A great opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Purchasing Manager to be responsible for a small team and all Direct & Indirect Spend.

Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager;

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing purchasing team.
• Set departmental objectives and KPIs, and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies and processes.
• Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs.
• Create and review opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Evaluate and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required.
• Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms.
• Review and negotiate existing agreements to optimise commercial terms.
• Work with suppliers to measure effective performance, quality and compliance.
• Ensure consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy.

Personal Specification of the Purchasing Manager;

• Degree qualified within a relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications e.g. MCIPS.
• Proven Purchasing experience.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Strong Communication & Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work using own initiative and to prioritise effectively.

This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following positions; Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer, Purchasing Team Leader, Purchasing Supervisor, or Procurement Manager.