Group purchasing manager

Join our team as a Group Purchasing Manager and play a crucial role in our companys manufacturing operations. You'll be responsible for developing a purchasing strategy that aligns with our company's growth plan through spend analysis, supplier relationship management, contract management, and strategic sourcing. Additionally, you'll create an annual purchasing plan that optimises direct and indirect spend to deliver the right products, quality, price, and lead times while maximising working capital to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing plans and service levels.

Personal Attributes:

* At least five years of previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience with Sage Line 200.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent time management skills.
* The ideal candidate will also have a degree in either Business or Management and a CIPS qualification.

You should be a quick learner, a self-motivator, flexible and enthusiastic, hardworking, and a team player. You will be expected to act with honesty and integrity at all times, demonstrate high standards of personal conduct, value and respect colleagues and other members of staff, work with others to develop and improve our services, and take personal responsibility for your words and actions and the quality of service you deliver.