Purchasing Manager
Rotherham
£35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits
Role Profile
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a growing team and a company which will grow and develop your skills.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Focus on sourcing processes
- Working with internal and external stakeholders
- Implement the procurement category strategy with the other departments
- Managing ongoing supplier performance and developing relationships
- Delivering savings and supply chain efficiencies through effective negotiation and procurement
- Demonstrating the ability to work across departments
- Identifying and implementing sourcing strategies
- Maximise quality and minimise costs
- Negotiate current contracts ensuring quality, cost and service is at is best
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain
- Proven negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- The ability to manage suppliers and customers
- Continuous improvement and change management skills
The following may also prove to be an advantage:
- Previous experience in an engineering environment
- Knowledge of LEAN principles
- Understanding of rolling stock and the aftermarket
- Experience of leading a team
- MCIPS or part CIPS qualification
Client
Our client is a leading business based near Rotherham. The company is going through an exciting period of growth and change and so it is an excellent time to join.
Remuneration
£35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, 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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