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Department: Procurement
Role Purpose:
To oversee a team and take responsibility for all aspects of the organisation's material sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide market intelligence and updates on new materials and applications to the Sales team.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential suppliers to position the organisation as their preferred customer.
- Support commercial objectives by negotiating optimal pricing to secure new business and foster long-term growth.
- Regularly review material costs and identify opportunities to maintain or improve profit margins.
- Monitor market trends and adapt to changes in material availability.
- Ensure that all materials purchased meet customer specifications and comply with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Work with suppliers and logistics teams to minimise working capital without compromising customer service.
- Collaborate with suppliers to enhance their On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.
- Support ongoing product development by sourcing new materials and suppliers.
Please note: This list is not exhaustive, and responsibilities may evolve as the role develops.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing and proven success in strategic procurement, preferably within the chemical, healthcare, or food sectors. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to advance their career within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and experience:
- Proactive, determined, and hardworking.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity.
- Educated to degree level, preferably in a science-related field, with a professional purchasing qualification (such as membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, CIPS).
- Charismatic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
