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SalaryWe are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to implement the procurement function within a thriving and high growth business based in Leicester. The role involves strategic purchasing, supplier negotiations & cost management.
Client Details
Our client is a reputable organisation and have high end customers within a diverse range of sectors. They are known for their commitment to fostering a 'can-do' culture and focus on creating a supportive and engaging work environment.
Description
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing the business to achieve best practice and add value across the Supply Chain. In conjunction with the wider business, you will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies and sourcing initiatives across all categories.
- Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
- Create, review and challenge processes within the department and company to ensure it is value-added
- Supplier capacity reviews to support any new or on-going business requirements
- Preparing reports and presentations for senior management
- Identification and implementation of cost saving opportunities
- Building long term business relationships and partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers
- Performing strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend
- Ability to make systematic and logical judgements with an attention to detail and having a high degree of accuracy
Profile
The successful candidate will have proven ability to foster and develop a procurement function along with implementing new processes and developing ways of working.
- Self-confident - able to rely on their own judgement
- Demonstrable experience of leading a purchasing function
- Good commercial awareness and acumen
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication skills, clear and concise written and verbal skill, with demonstrated skills of negotiation and influencing at all stakeholder levels
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally and as part of a team
Job Offer
- Salary up to £70,000 +car + other benefits
- A supportive and engaging work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including CIPS
We invite all interested Purchasing Managers who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity in Leicester.
