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Sharp Consultancy are proud to be partnering with an award-winning manufacturing business in Sheffield who are looking to recruit a Purchasing Director to join their Senior Leadership function.
As the Purchasing Director, you will have autonomy and responsibility over the Purchasing function and will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the company strategy, ensuring value for money, compliance, and sustainability.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive efficiencies, enhance relationships, and support the organisation's long-term objectives.
In this role, you'll be responsible for the sourcing & purchasing of raw materials, involving managing & developing relationships with key suppliers, negotiating pricing & contracts for goods and services to meet the company's operational requirements.
Responsibilities include:
* Cost Efficiency: Identifying opportunities for cost savings and ensuring that all duties are conducted in a cost-effective manner
* Pricing: Ensuring robust processes are in place to manage pricing across the Group
* Supplier and Customer Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure the best quality and value for the Group (short and longer term)
* Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring that all activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and managing risk
* Team Leadership: Leading and developing the team to enhance their skills and performance
Person Specification:
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies
* MCIPS qualification or equivalent is highly desirable
* Manufacturing experience
* Strong business acumen with Supplier & Contract Negotiation
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing
* Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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