The company is currently seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to join its team. As a seasoned professional with a passion for procurement, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless procurement processes.
About the Company: The company prides itself on excellence. Its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation sets it apart in the industry. As a global leader, the company specialises in [brief description of the company's core business or industry]. The collaborative culture fosters creativity and empowers employees to make a real impact.
The Role: The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing robust processes with internal and external suppliers to support manufacturing operations and meet service levels.
- Cost Optimisation: Securing supplies of materials and services at competitive prices while adhering to quality, health, safety, and ethical standards.
- Supplier Management: Creating and managing service level agreements (SLAs) with new suppliers, ensuring efficient ongoing collaboration.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Maintaining a comprehensive database of supplier contracts, pricing, and SLAs.
- Inventory Efficiency: Optimising stock levels, storage strategies, and supplier terms to improve working capital and manufacturing efficiencies.
- Performance Metrics: Distributing key performance indicator (KPI) data to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: Working closely with the commercial team to ensure professional customer liaison aligned with the company's business principles.
- Team Development: Collaborating with the Supply Chain Manager to develop a high-performing supply chain team.
- Project Support: Assisting mechanical and electrical engineering personnel in project-related tasks.
- Negotiation Skills: Assertively negotiating with suppliers to achieve favorable terms.
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain is essential
- Experience in manufacturing processes is important
- Fluency in at least one major European language (French, German, Spanish, Italian) is advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills for decision-making and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven management, leadership, and coaching skills.
- Proficiency in IT and business systems.
Why Join the Company?
- Global Impact: Be part of a company that operates on a global scale, offering opportunities for mobility.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 28 days of holiday, pension scheme, private medical coverage, group income protection, and more.
- Competitive Compensation: The company recognises and rewards excellence.
- Wellbeing Focus: Enhanced leave offerings prioritise work-life balance.
Application Process: To apply for the Purchasing Manager position, candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience.