Job Description
This company is a market leader in their field and they are looking for a highly experienced Purchasing Manager with a background in Electronics, Engineering, Telecommunications, or Consumer Goods to define and deliver the global supply chain strategy for the business, delivering maximum value to all stakeholders.
You can make a significant contribution to the business, being a key part of driving their success.
They have a great culture based in modern facilities within a lovely location just outside of Cambridge.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for managing all procurement activities, playing a critical role in optimising costs, ensuring the timely delivery of products and service as well as building strong supplier relationships.
Qualifications:
So if you:
* Have a proven track record for reducing costs
* Experience of offshore contract manufacturing management
* Provide clear direction to your team
* Lead by example
* Have experience working with global suppliers
* Have excellent attention to detail
* Are able to remain informed when dealing with large volumes of information and prioritise issues within a complex organisation
* Have strong influencing / negotiation skills
* Are a team player & be able to work with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
* Are prepared to travel internationally
You have the attributes to be successful in this role and showcase your skills.
To complement this, you should also ideally be:
* Degree qualified
* Have a professional qualification such as MCIPS
* Have strong Excel skills
* Have detailed Microsoft AX knowledge.
Due to the travel involved with this role, you need to have a full, clean driving licence & your own car. Travel expenses will be paid.
What You Can Expect in Return:
* Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience
* Flexible working hours
* Pension, dental care, and healthcare
* Support of staff wellbeing
* Discounted gym membership
* Subsidised Hub on-site restaurant
* Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points
* Social events and activities
If you are interested to learn more, please get in touch with your CV today.
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