Vickerstock are working in partnership with a major distribution business on the appointment of a Purchasing Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This is a brand new position which can be attributed to continuos growth and increased sales. As the Purchasing Manager you will focus on procurement and supplier management with a strong emphais on effective negotiation and supplier relationship building and cost-saving measures while maintaining customer satisfaction. In your new role, duties will include: Develop and effectively execute purchasing strategies Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals. Forecast key prices and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power. Performing cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking. Sourcing and partnering with reliable vendors / suppliers. Monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand. What you will need to succeed: Four years's purchasing experience in the FMCG/Food industry. Strategic procurement experience is advantageous Confident and effective communicator BA Hons Degree is advantageous but not required. For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Michael Irwin today Skills: purchasing buyer procurement manager