Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am until 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: 80,000 to 90,000
Job Reference: 35511
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 9 days ago, valid for 20 days
Landbeach, Cambridgeshire CB25 9FD, England
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Polytec is seeking a Head of Purchasing for a permanent position located just north of Cambridge, with a salary range of £80,000 to £90,000.
- The role requires extensive supply chain experience, particularly within electronics, telecommunications, or consumer goods, along with a degree in a relevant field and MCIPS certification.
- Key responsibilities include defining supply chain strategy, managing supplier relationships, and achieving cost reduction targets.
- Candidates must possess excellent IT skills, experience in offshore contract manufacturing management, and the ability to influence at senior levels.
- A full, clean driving license and own transport are necessary due to travel requirements for this position.
