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Head of Purchasing

Pure Resourcing Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB25 9PB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Purchasing for a full-time, permanent role with an immediate start available.
  • The position involves overseeing all procurement responsibilities, optimizing costs, ensuring timely delivery, and building strong supplier relationships.
  • Candidates should have extensive supply chain experience within the electronics or telecommunications industry and experience managing global suppliers.
  • The role requires a results-driven individual with strong IT skills and the ability to influence at a senior level, ideally holding an MCIPS qualification.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a preference for candidates with significant experience in procurement.
I am assisting my client in Cambridge in their search for a Head of Purchasing.  This is a full time, permanent role and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. As Head of Purchasing, all procurement responsibilities within the organisation will fall in to your remit and you will pay a critical role in optimising costs, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services and building strong supplier relationships.  Your responsibilities include: 
  • Identify cost saving opportunities and implement best practice 
  • Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, reliability and price 
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers 
  • Monitor vendor performance 
  • Analyse spending patterns and identify areas for cost reduction 
  • Negotiate with suppliers to delivery cost savings 
  • Implement cost effective procurement processes 
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless supply chain operations 
  • Forecast demand and manage inventory levels in line with business objectives 
  • Assess and mitigate supply chain risks 
  • Stay informed about market trends and potential disruptions 
  • Lead the procurement team 
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators 
  • Ensure all procurement activities adhere to regulatory standards and organisational policies 
  • Supply chain strategy definition and deployment for new products 
  • Supplier identification 
  • Manage and represent the company with major suppliers 
  • Commodity market analysis 
Requirements for the role: 
  • Results driven and cost focused 
  • Experience working with global suppliers 
  • MCIPS qualification ideally 
  • Extensive supply chain experience within the electronics or telecommunications industry 
  • Experience managing global suppliers 
  • Team management experience 
  • Strong IT skills 
  • Experience of offshore contract manufacturing management 
  • Ability to influence at senior level 
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally when required  
For more information on this role, please contact Emily at Pure  

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