Purchasing Manager

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are proud to be working exclusively, once again, with one of our key clients based in Huddersfield
They are looking for a Purchasing Manager to head up a growing team and take full responsibility for the forecasting and planning of purchasing requirements as well as manage processes and transactions for the business in line with S&OP process.
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager:

• Creating and implementing best practice Procurement and Supply Chain vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Contributing to new business initiatives and projects and reviewing the impact on textile manufacturing activities
• Developing clear accountability for raw material, yarn, consumables, and external manufacturing spend combined with a strategy to manage expenditure
• Supporting the development of a unified procurement strategy for all direct and indirect spend category and build alignment across the business to support execution
• Leading the execution of supply chain strategies and plans
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process
• Monitoring and proactively addressing performance and financial metrics
• Identifying business improvement opportunities within the organisation
• Implementing and managing KPIs for each area of responsibility
• Managing and coaching a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Developing a strong sense of cooperation and teamwork with a focus on common business goals and KPIs
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance

Key Skills & Experience: 

• Background in manufacturing/engineering
• CIPS, or a degree in business, supply chain, or related fields and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience ideal
• Strong Excel and MRP/ERP skills
• Proven experience of Team management
• Proven experience of developing supplier relationships, managing vendor performance and successful negotiations internationally

A full job description is available.
If you are based within a sensible commuting distance of Huddersfield and believe you have the necessary background for the role, please don't hesitate to apply!