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We have partnered with a leading ingredients business that has an exciting new opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to lead a team of three buyers and ensure that the right materials are delivered at the agreed specification, at the required time and at the lowest total acquisition cost.
Key responsibilities
• Develop margin opportunities through improved negotiation with existing suppliers, and introduction of new suppliers.
• Improve and develop existing supplier relations.
• Supervise a team of 3 ensuring that work tasks are planned, organised, and delivered in order to meet individual & team objectives.
• Accurately process, authorise and maintain, associated purchase orders and import procedures.
• Liaise with the sales team and company directors, to develop and increase the product portfolio.
Candidate requirements:
• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or equivalent.
• Purchasing, Procurement or Commodity Management experience in an ingredients or functional chemicals industry will be preferred.
• Excellent influencing skills and ability to cement strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers whilst ensuring that a world class supply chain is delivered.
Salary will be circa £75K to £85K + Pension benefits.
23 leave days + 8 bank holidays
The role will be based onsite in the West Midlands area.
Purchasing Manager
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Location:
West Midlands
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£75000 - £85000
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Job ref:
TM2736
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Published:
12 months ago
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Expiry date:
05 Apr 2024