Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join a market leading manufacturer based in Milton Keynes with a salary of up to £55,000. This role needs an individual who has experience leading teams, and who has a strong background in Purchasing in technical manufacturing environments. This role will be centered around team development, commodity management, supplier development and overall purchasing strategy.

Candidates will have previous experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Lead or Supply Chain Manager

Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:

• Manage an established team of varying seniority.
• Manage the portfolio of suppliers and negotiation of clear and robust contracts.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators reporting to ensure the ongoing development of suppliers.
• Implement new purchasing strategies in conjunction with senior colleagues.
• Source new vendors and maintain & audit approved supplier base.
• Support New Product Introduction projects.
• Conduct supplier meetings when appropriate.
• Verification, investigation, and resolution of MRP purchasing / schedule related issues.
• Strong negotiation.
• The Management and monitoring of site service and support costs.

Person Specification of the Procurement Manager:

• Previous experience with managing a team in procurement/Purchasing
• MCIPS or CIPS
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment - Technical items
• MRP experience and IT literate
• Ability to work under pressure
  

Salary

Up to £55k

Candidates will have previous experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Lead or Supply Chain Manager