Purchasing Manager required for our Manufacturing client based in Sheffield, S9.
Purchasing Manager Benefits:
* Location: Sheffield, S9 - fully site based
* Hours: 8am to 5pm - 30 mins lunch
* Contract: Permanent
* Onsite parking available
* Salary: 40k
Purchasing Manager Duties:
* Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance and support strategic goals
* Responsible for a supplier portfolio and will be required to optimise the flow of products from various sources
* Be driven to make cost savings across the business being able to source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, reliability and delivery speed.
* Identify alternative Suppliers
* Develop and implement purchasing strategies.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processed and performance.
* Place and expedite Purchase orders (mainly done by other person in the team).
* Oversee the allocation of products from stock on our SAGE System.
* Manage 1 person within the purchasing team
* Attend Daily Meetings with Production Team to discuss and advise on purchasing issues that may affect Customer deliveries / Manufacturing.
* Attend purchasing meetings with the MD every 2 weeks or as requested.
* Deal with queries from Production on a daily basis.
Purchasing Manager Criteria:
* Minimum 2 years purchasing experience is essential
* Demonstrates a strong background in inventory management, and experience of negotiating commercial terms and delivery schedules.
* Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
* Able to demonstrate strong business and financial acumen
* CIPS qualification is essential