Purchasing Manager - Wilton, United Kingdom - Jackson Hogg

Jackson Hogg
Jackson Hogg
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Wilton, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Jackson Hogg Supply Chain division are exclusively partnering with a global manufacturing business in Redcar on the appointment of a Purchasing Manager to join their team.


The role would suit a Senior Buyer level professional who is keen to step into a management role and be a functional expert for the business.

Ideally we are looking for SAP systems experience for this position.

This is a full time and permanent role with a competitive salary. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Fridays 08:00-13:00. Hours can be flexible for the successful applicant.


Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising on length of service, private medical care, employee discounts and pension matched up to 5%.


Job Role

  • Organizing and coordinating the purchasing of direct and indirect materials, from the plant's requirement to the supplier selection and ordering process in accordance with Global Commodity Strategies
  • Negotiating contracts with local suppliers and supporting Purchasing in contract negotiations with global suppliers
  • Performing local purchasing market research
  • Identifying and evaluating local suppliers
  • Identifying and implementing cost saving projects for the plant to maintain competitive material prices
  • Driving forward and carrying out activities to achieve the annual Purchasing KPIs at plant level
  • Supporting during the supplier release and development process
  • Carrying out the RFQs and negotiations with local direct material suppliers for local serial projects
  • Organizing the collection of all relevant purchasing information which is required to purchase the plant's requirements
  • Developing supplier contracts in coordination with CU Purchasing and the Legal department

The Person/Requirements

  • Ideally have previous experience in a senior purchasingbased role
  • Preferrable been working in purchasing / procurement role(s) within a highvolume environment such as manufacturing/engineering for a number of years.
  • Have the ability to work collaboratively, along with excellent communication, negotiation and IT skills.
  • Knowledge of MRP systems and Excel is essential.
  • Have excellent project management, problemsolving and time management skills.
  • Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, demonstrating a flexible approach when needed.
  • Hold a formal CIPS qualification, however this is not essential as the company would support the roleholder through this process.
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