WALSTEAD UK, one of the UK’s leading web offset printers has the following vacancy for their Head Office in Colchester:
Purchasing Manager
Competitive salary, depending on experience + car allowance
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday
To assist in the management of the businesses supply of products and services.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
* Support the Procurement Director developing & delivering procurement strategies relating to all spend areas.
* Performing all procurement activities including sourcing / pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to determine their product and service needs ensuring supply agreements are fit for purpose and are reflective of actual requirements.
* Assist in the development and improvement of procurement processes and procedures.
* Review supplier terms and conditions ensuring business risk is mitigated and business needs are met.
* Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders to improve performance and gain value.
* Manage & maintain the groups contract database.
* Analysis of key spend areas evaluating usage & cost trends.
* Producing reports on usage and spend where appropriate.
Requirements:
* High standard of written and verbal communication skills.
* Thorough attention to detail.
* Good knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel & Word.
* Relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.
* Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
* Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
* Ability to learn & understand how to use other IT platforms.
* Good work organisation skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work on your own initiative & in a team.
* Ability to understand & deliver on routine instructions.
* Ability to effectively give information clearly to Internal stakeholders.
* CIPS qualification or equivalent preferred but not essential.
* Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Colchester, CO3 8PH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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