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Purchasing Manager

A tremendous opportunity has arisen with one of our clients for a procurement specialist to join the Senior Management team and lead the culture change within the company.

They are a rapidly expanding business, famed for quality and they are seeking to appoint a decisive professional to modernise their purchasing function and start controlling costs.

Purpose of role

� To provide support with all aspects of the procurement process across the UK business
� To develop the Company�s procurement policies and practices in line with best practices
� To undertake purchasing of key services and materials : direct and in-direct
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

� Negotiate and regularly review product prices, generating increased profit margins where possible
� Source and review new suppliers across the Far East and Eastern Europe
� Source, investigate and report on the viability of proposed new products, including pricing and timeframes.
� Develop and maintain on-going relationships with suppliers to ensure best possible service
� Monitor supplier performance, reviewing and evaluating using a suitable vendor rating system
� Implement continuous improvement within procurement
� Maintain updated margins proposals for all products



THE PERSON

� Experience in sourcing and buying products from worldwide suppliers (Far East and Eastern Europe)
� Demonstrable success in cost savings and process improvements
� Willingness to travel when required
� Effective communication skills, verbal and written, dealing with suppliers globally
� Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet targets
� Sound IT skills, using Word and Excel



If you feel you possess the required skill set and attitude, then please forward your CV to me as a matter of urgency.