Ref: BBBH19045
Direct Procurement Manager
Direct Purchasing Manager
Surrey
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Benefits
Role Profile
Our client, a hospitality business based within Surrey, are looking to add a direct purchasing manager to their team. Responsible for a diverse portfolio of suppliers, this role will be both strategic and operational. Ideally coming from an Hospitality / Retail background, the successful candidate will have scope for identifying and developing new suppliers, developing existing suppliers and negotiating contract where available.
Key responsibilities
- Set out company's category plan
- Develop and implement strategic and tactical actions
- Develop existing suppliers
- Identify, select, and develop new suppliers
- Lead contract negotiations
- Performance manage suppliers
- Interact with global purchasing teams
- Lead cost reduction projects
- Support NPD
- Keep to with legal and environmental issues in relation to products and packaging
Skills and Experience
- Purchasing / Commercial background within Hospitality / Retail background
- Understanding of UK legislation and requirements
- Proven background leading projects - preferably cost saving / supply improvements
- Strategic background
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Experienced within ERP systems
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong influencer
- Proven Track record
- Strong MS office skills
- Strong presentation and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence and manage others
- Ability to maintain an objective approach when faced with competing priorities
- Proactive, 'can do' attitude
Client information
Our client is a Hospitality business.
Remuneration
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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