Purchasing Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5EP, England

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position available is for a Purchasing Manager based in Thetford, requiring full-time on-site work.
Candidates should have extensive procurement experience within a manufacturing environment and be task-focused and organized.
The role involves influencing stakeholder relationships, managing procurement, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
The salary for this position is competitive, though the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
CIPS qualification is desired but not essential, and strong communication skills are necessary for effective problem-solving and teamwork.

I am recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join my client based in Thetford. This is a full time, permanent role which you are required to work full time on site. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be part of a small team engaged in the procurement of materials, goods and services for the organisation, ensuring the best cost, cash, quality and service is achieved. Duties and Responsibilities:

Influence key internal stakeholder relationships
Procurement of portfolio of materials, goods or services within a category
Identify and work with suppliers
Gather, analyse, interpret and act upon market intelligence
Gather and maintain purchasing records, supplier data and procurement contracts
Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs and identify costs.
Maintaining raw material expenditure % to manufactured sales within the agreed target levels
Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate
Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portffolio's suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
Ensure supply agreements are based upon formal legal T&Cs
Other duties as required.

Requirements for the role:

Extensive procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
Task focused and organised
Ability to work independently
Strong communication skills and the ability to problem solve
Strong team player
CIPS qualified would be desired, however not essential.

For more information on this role, please contact Emily at Pure.

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