Purchasing Manager
hace 10 días
Accrington
The Business Our client is a leading manufacturer, delivering innovative products and software. Their trusted products serve both commercial and consumer markets, built with a focus on reliability, innovation, and the highest standards of quality. The Role A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Manager with a well-established manufacturing company. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will lead a team of Purchasing and Supply Planning professionals to ensure the timely procurement of quality products at competitive prices. Key responsibilities include: • Developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental strategies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives., • Leading a team of purchasing professionals, managing supplier relationships, price negotiation, and purchase orders., • Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and providing guidance on internal projects affecting productivity, efficiency, and profitability., • Mitigating supply chain risk through effective supplier and vendor management, including contracts and service level agreements., • Monitoring global economic trends and emerging technologies to enhance supply chain performance., • Delivering cost savings while ensuring high-quality goods and services are consistently provided. Ideal Profile The ideal candidate will be a Procurement & Supply Chain professional with a proven record of strategic achievement and people leadership within manufacturing operations. This role suits: • Procurement professionals withing a manufacturing environment seeking career progression., • Current Purchasing Managers looking for a fresh challenge. Key attributes include: • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all operational levels., • Experience in influencing stakeholders to achieve commercial change and meet business objectives., • Expertise in supplier relationship management, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost optimization. Offer • Enhance Pension scheme, • Generous training and development budget, including conferences, courses, and relevant events, • Career growth and development opportunities within a dynamic, international business, • A supportive, collaborative, and engaging work environment where independence, drive, and initiative are encouraged