Purchasing Manager UK/Ireland
Requisition ID: 3997
Location: Braunstone, GB, LE3 1TX Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP
Functional Area: Procurement
Experience Level: Experienced professional
Type of Contract: Permanent
As a global leader in metal packaging technology, Eviosys is renowned for designing and manufacturing a diverse range of innovative, sustainable metal packaging solutions. Our clients include some of the world’s most respected brands.
Following our recent acquisition by Sonoco Group, a premier global packaging solutions provider, we are entering an exciting new chapter. This merger brings expanded innovation capabilities, wider career development pathways, and a strengthened commitment to sustainability. Together with Sonoco, we are setting a new standard in sustainable packaging solutions and creating a future of greater possibilities for our employees, customers, and partners.
About the role
Are you a smart, savvy Sourcing expert, able to quickly grasp business opportunities and solve problems, communicate with clarity, lead & influence others across complex organisations? Then come and be part of our Indirect Sourcing team.
Our Sourcing Division aims to find and establish suppliers that meet organisation needs, quality, service and commercial requirements, at the lowest overall cost. As part of the ongoing enhancement and development of our Sourcing organisation, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager to support our growth.
In this role, the successful candidate will provide sourcing support for secondary packaging, services, spare parts, tooling, and capital expenditures (CAPEX) to the operations of Eviosys plants in the UK and Ireland. This is a pivotal role in the continued development of our Sourcing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and support the execution of Sourcing strategies.
* Identify & lead sourcing projects including activities from RFP, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management to claim management.
* Drive cost opportunities, synergies, challenge the status quo (where appropriate) in partnership with the sourcing team and internal stakeholders to bring value and productivity for the business.
* Develop Supplier partnership through negotiation of new supply agreement and management of existing ones including securing capacity.
* Monitor and review suppliers' performances with operations with reference to the agreed standard and service levels.
* Liaise effectively externally with suppliers, other sourcing members as well as internal stakeholders.
* Effectively build and communicate complex information to internal stakeholders to facilitate understanding and decision-making.
* Support business (sales, operations) objectives with efficient, cost effective solutions at the required service & quality levels.
* Ensure compliance to policies, adherence to Group systems and standards.
* Manage invoicing and claim issues with suppliers as well as feed Market Intelligence on suppliers capabilities, competition, technology.
* Conduct & communicate budgeting exercise, reporting, data management including pricing control.
* Ensure continuous improvement through better control, reporting in partnership with capability/back office team.
Key Skills
* A university degree in Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering related field, or relevant experience.
* Demonstrable experience working within sourcing.
* Demonstrated learning agility working in complex & diverse environment.
* Reasonable level of technical knowledge and good project management skills.
* Strong leadership, communication & influencing skills.
* Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels.
* Demonstrated team player abilities.
* Strong analytical skills and use of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
* Strong self-management & problem-solving.
* Project management.
* Ability to travel (25% on average).
* ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle).
* Fluent in English; Other European languages are a strong plus.
What can we offer you?
* The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment.
* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance.
* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.
Join our team and benefit from being part of a larger, more diverse global network while advancing your career in an industry that constantly shapes the future.
Equal opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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