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Description We are working with a FMCG Manufacturer who are looking for an ambitious Purchasing Manager to join the team, based in Preston. Key Responsibilities Purchasing Prepare and process Purchase Orders for UK and International suppliers, verifying price, quantity, specification, and lead time prior to order release. Work with freight forwarders to achieve best cost, inco terms and delivery schedules. Ensure purchasing meets the requirements of the production plan by reference to MRP and forecast demand. Proactively negotiate best costs in line with overall service delivery requirements. Responsible for the escalation of quality failures within the supplier organisation; securing the required focus and response. Agreeing corrective action plans with suppliers and ensuring they are executed effectively either remotely or through supplier visits. Ensure that all products conform to the testing requirements and that this information is clearly documented. Contribute to the costing process to ensure that all costs are captured and clearly recognised to enable strategic decisions to be made about the viability of all products. Supplier Management Source new suppliers and develop strong relationships across all contacts. Support communications with potential and existing suppliers in respect of new and on-going supplies, including specifications, quality, price and terms. Manage supplier performance in key metric areas, including but not limited to quality, delivery, responsiveness. Review and report actual performance and initiate improvement plans. Ensure that all products conform to the testing requirements and that this information is clearly documented. Ensure suppliers are monitored against gold seal samples and COA documentation. Stock Management Ensure purchasing strategies and processes avoid stock obsolescence. Support the stock cycle count process for materials and consumables to ensure stock accuracy. Drive improvements on MRP to support purchasing. Procurement of all indirect and factory consumables. People Management Strong leadership and proven ability to recruit, direct, train, and manage teams of personnel. Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts and continuous improvement efforts. Managing 3 direct reports. Product Development, Systems & Processes Continuous Development of Company business systems for forecasting, stock management, supplier management and reporting. Support tendering process, from supplier identification through to supplier selection. Control of the sampling process with suppliers in line with product development plans. The Person/Candidate 4 years' experience in a Procurement role or similar, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Personal care and household products knowledge preferred. CIPS Level 4 Proven history of effective international supply chain management with demonstrable levels of achievements. Expert knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems and MRP/ERP systems. Financial acumen. High competency level in MS Office applications especially Excel (including pivot tables and VLookUps) Can do and hands on attitude. Strong communication skills between all departments. Ability to manage own time and priorities, sticking to deadlines and working effectively with the teams. Job Benefits £40,000 - 45,000 DOE 39 Hours per week. 8:00 - 4:30 (Early finish on a Friday. 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays. Contacts Macy Carroll - Recruitment Consultant - Engineering and Manufacturing Please contact me on or