Purchasing Manager

_Our client is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly experienced Procurement Manager, with proven and demonstrable procurement success at a senior level together with leadership and people management skills and who is used to leading a high performingprocurement function_
- **Full time, permanent**:

- **Aspley - HYBRID WORKING**:

- **£40,000 - £50,000 per annum**

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage a team comprising of a product analyst and buyer to facilitate best value stock procurement
and maintain lean inventory levels using relevant sourcing tools
- Manage reactive workflow through the department from sales to contracts
- Negotiate favourable terms and agreements with vendors
- Contract and framework agreement drafting where appropriate including rebates and payment terms
- Approval of purchase orders in accordance with budget, company terms and conditions
- Vendor assessment, management and appraisal, establishing relationships with a global supply chain
- Support Operations with warehouse and distribution contracts.
- Stock investments and bulk purchasing

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Demonstrable planning and procurement management experience
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Acute commercial acumen and awareness of financial, budgetary and SLA constraints
- Strong relationship management skills
- Effective leadership skills and an active team player
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills