Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am until 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: 80,000 to 90,000
Job Reference: 35455
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!
Back to searchHead of Purchasing
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB25 9HP, England
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for a Head of Purchasing based in Cambridge (CB25) with a permanent contract and working hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- The salary range for this position is between £80,000 to £90,000.
- Candidates are required to have a degree in a relevant field, MCIPS certification, and extensive supply chain experience, particularly in electronics, telecommunications, or consumer goods.
- The role involves managing procurement activities, defining supply chain strategy, and negotiating contracts, with a focus on cost reduction and supplier management.
- A full, clean driving license and own transport are necessary due to the travel requirements of the job.
