Category and Purchasing Manager
Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN3
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Permanent full-time office-based role
Working Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Hawk 3 Talent Solution are looking for a Category or Purchasing Manager to join a growing company based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
The Role
Working in a small Purchasing team managing the Purchasing of goods and services to the required standards, accuracy, efficiency, and performance levels whilst maintaining the highest levels of Health and Safety. This is a multi-skilled role therefore colleagues will be required to undertake tasks as detailed below.
Duties
Sourcing and resourcing of new and existing products and services to meet company requirements
* Oversee the tender process, including sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers.
* Working closely with the Supply chain Manager to resolve any supply chain issues and maintain availability
* Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost saving opportunities and process enhancements.
* Delivery of the company Purchasng strategy
* Maintaining/gaining required product accreditations and certifications
* Delivery of the Purchasing Kpi`s
* Implement sustainable and socially responsible strategic sourcing practices, including supporting local suppliers and supporting ethical sourcing.
* Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluation and issue resolution
* Accurate and timely maintenance of the Purchasing data base
* Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to management.
* Keep updated re regulatory requirements and ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations.
* Own the profitabilty and growth of your catagories, collaborating with sales and operations
* Collaborate with internal stake holders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly
* Keeping the company updated re Market trends and Innovation
* Carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the site management team.
Skills and Knowledge
* Demonstrable success in purchasing and supply chain management with experience across an International supplier base
* Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimisation and negotiation techniques.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Supplier compliance management
* Product compliance management
* Supplier relationship management
* ESG (Environmental and social governance) awareness
* Enthusiasm and drive with a can-do attitude
* Able to communicate clearly both written and orally.
* Able to work on own initiative and to targets.
* Commercially astute
* IT Literate
* Sage system literate (Desirable but not essential)
* Ability to work as a team to find solutions.
* CIPS qualified or actively working towards membership is a plus
Benefits
* Free parking
* Subsidised meals on site diner
* Profit share
* Additional 5 days holiday accrued 1 day per year for the first 5 years of service, option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
If you would like to apply for the role of Category and Purchasing Manager, then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 9.2.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.