Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Salary: Up to £50,000 Basic + Benefits Based Leicester, Leicestershire Our client offers unrivalled products to a diverse number of markets including Construction, Residential, Education and Healthcare construction projects throughout the UK This is an extremely varied role, covering all categories of spend areas and to develop and improve working relationships with suppliers in support of the company's purchasing strategy. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in a similar purchasing role, be able to demonstrate first class negotiating skills, and ideally have experience within the Construction and or Timber industry. Key responsibilities Oversee all purchasing and tracking of spend to budget Manage the internal purchasing process and the placing of orders with external suppliers both in the Uk and overseas Review purchase requests, and ensure approval is in place for large spend items before discussions and negotiations commence. Proactively seek out opportunities for the business to make immediate and long-term cost savings. Improve the systems & processes in support of better stock management to help improve production efficiency, this includes maintaining minimum and maximum stock levels. Develop and maintain a reliable base of suppliers who provide good value, competitive pricing and first-class post sales service and support. Liaise with suppliers both in the UK and Overseas to understand market conditions and any potential impact these might have on pricing. Ensure prices negotiated are consistent and competitive. To maintain the delivery schedule on all sea freights, this must be accurate and up to date at Part of a small team working for an engineering company where flexibility and a positive attitude are highly rated. What experience would you need to be considered? Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate efficiently with suppliers, customers and all areas of the business Good commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills working with colleagues and external suppliers across a range of disciplines, including manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, sales and finance. Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to effectively support the company in delivering time-bound projects. Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint & Excel. Benefits/Package: Competitive salary package The chance to be part of a market leader within their industry You will play a pivotal role alongside the senior leadership team, to support the growth of the business. Interested? Call Sandy Seta, Head of Practice on (phone number removed) or apply now to arrange a call to understand more about this role. To be suitable for the position, you will have had a previous career as a Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer, Assistant Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Head of Purchasing