Supply Chain Manager
IT consultancy
Newton upon Derwent, York
£40,000 - £45,000
9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday
We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee our clients sourcing capabilities and supply chain. Responsible for sourcing and evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and acquiring the most cost-efficient deals without compromising on quality, whilst maintaining, developing, and managing suppliers.
Benefits:
- £40,000- £45,000
- CIPS Qualification offered beyond probationary period
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Progression Opportunities
- Private Medical Insurance
- State-of-the-art office (recent investment of £1mill)
- Electric parking points
- Onsite leisure facilities
- Hybrid working offered
The Candidate:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) to help negotiations and ensure that expectations are clear
- Have a deep understanding of purchasing frameworks and ensure compliance
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and vendors
- Ability to identify and understand risks to supply chain
- Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit, discounts, and rebates
- Commercial awareness and ability to negotiate contracts
- Thorough understanding of supply chain management
- Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools, particularly Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control