Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago


Bradford, United Kingdom Verto People Full time
Purchasing Manager

Bradford

A Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager is required for an engineering business that does extensive work with China and India in Bradford. The Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager will be reporting directly into the Managing Director and will be responsible for the effective management of the Procurement function for a multi-site engineering and manufacturing business with an annual spend of £6m, they will ensure the best value for all purchased products and services is maintained and to generate annual cost savings.

Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager Duties

Report to the MD and playing a key part of the senior leadership team, as well as having a hands-on strategic and operational approach. Overall responsibility for the delivery of all procurement activities within the business. Undertake purchasing function as necessary to maintain supply of items required to fulfil business needs. Manage the UK based Purchasing & Procurement team

currently 3 direct reports across 3 sites. Supports the profitability of the company by reducing cost spends within agreed KPIs Continually assess and improve levels of product quality through our various supply chains. Monitor stock levels of procured items to ensure key safety stocks are maintained. Implement a vendor assessment programme alongside annual visits to key suppliers. Track raw material prices to ensure increases are negated or reduced to a minimum. Conduct overseas visits to manage our various suppliers in India and Asia. Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all suppliers both in the UK & overseas. Oversee and provide direction to the team on the requirements for pricing and sales data analysis to enable data driven decisions to be made, and trends identified & insight provided into future requirements Complete regular supply chain risk analysis to ensure product availability, including possible new territories that could provide similar products and services etc.

Experience required for the Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager role

CIPS Level 5 / 6 qualified purchasing & supply chain professional having successfully operated in a fast moving, commercially focussed environment Experience of operating in a similar role within the Manufacturing/Engineering sector is a distinct advantage. Excellent business and commercial acumen relevant to the UK, India, China and the Far East. Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to provide inspirational and inclusive leadership Successful track record of managing complex product ranges, their costs, margins, future demand, and market life cycle. Good knowledge and understanding of Chinese and Indian supply chains and the experience of travelling to and across India, China and the Far East, with the confidence to travel solo. Well-developed problem-solving skills, applying pragmatism to balance business needs against potential risk. Full UK driving licence is required

Package

Salary to be discussed over the phone upon application

Private Medical, Medicash plan, Death in service, Pension scheme

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