Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Rotherham
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:30pm)

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for procurement? Do you have the skills to manage a significant purchasing portfolio? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving client as their Purchasing Manager!

About the Role:
In this exciting position, you will oversee a £25 million spend and manage a £7 million inventory. Your mission? To ensure purchasing operations run smoothly and efficiently, while fostering strong relationships with our suppliers and leading a talented team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the purchasing team to prioritize tasks and tackle challenges effectively.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, including travel to UK-based partners and occasional international trips (3-4 per year).
• Range Development: Work closely with the Product Team to identify and integrate new products and suppliers, ensuring we meet our internal standards.
• Demand Planning: Develop processes to align stock levels with customer demand, collaborating regularly with Sales and Product teams.
• Financial Performance: Drive cost reduction initiatives, negotiate pricing, and optimise supplier terms to add value across all purchasing activities.
• Continual Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce risk and improve efficiency in the Purchasing department.
• Quality Management: Address and resolve purchasing non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Social & Ethical Responsibility: Support our Corporate Social Responsibility program by managing the supplier portfolio and overseeing transportation options.
• Administration: Maintain accurate records in the ERP system for effective reporting and data analysis, collaborating with Warehouse and Finance teams to resolve issues.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong team leadership and management capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficient in demand planning and inventory management.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• CIPS qualifications are essential.

Why Join our Client?
You will join an organisation who value innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. You'll be part of a vibrant team that thrives on challenges and works together to achieve success.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Purchasing Manager, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV ensuring you detail your relevant experience for this role.

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