Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 80,000 to 90,000 Job Reference: 35511 Polytec are looking for a Head of Purchasing to manage procurement activities for our client based just north of Cambridge. Travel will be required for this role so you will need to have a full, clean driving licence and own transport. Responsibilities: Define supply chain strategy Identify, select and approve new suppliers Negotiate / establish contractual agreements Cost reduction targets Stock ordering / lean inventory management / forecasting Ensure materials are delivered in time to support customer demand Escalation path for purchasing / supplier issues Continuous improvement activities Cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives New product introduction Requirements: Degree in a relevant field MCIPS Extensive supply chain experience within electronics, telecommunications or consumer goods Management of complex global supplier / customer relationships Team management experience. Excellent IT skills, competent using Microsoft Excel and Dynamics AX Experience of offshore contract manufacturing management Ability to influence at senior level Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!