Purchasing Manager - Redcar, United Kingdom - Jackson Hogg

Jackson Hogg

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Redcar, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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

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

This is a full time and permanent role with a salary on offer of £40,000-43,000 DOE. 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

Report directly to the Site General Manager with a dotted line to the Vice President of Purchasing for Group
No direct reports but this person will manage the purchasing function for the UK business and will be a key part of the site management team
Scope to make impact on purchasing at a local level projects to deliver on localisation of suppliers
Negotiate on costs wherever possible
Manage a narrow focus of supply
Responsible for achieving framework agreements with suppliers
New sourcing activities
Manage tender processes eg company car leases and occupational health
Use of SAP SRM system to procure goods

The Person/Requirements

Purchasing/procurement experience at least 5 years+
Manufacturing and engineering background desirable
Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, enabling the creation of good working relationships internally and externally
Demonstrable cost saving initiatives