Purchasing Manager - Bradford, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

Reed Business Support

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Bradford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reed Bradford Business Support are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing company with multiple sites internationally. They are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team in Bradford on a permanent basis.

Main responsibilities:

Identify sources of highquality products and services at competitive market prices
Process inventory purchase orders for goods from all inventory vendors
Perform supplier audits/meetings both domestic and international
Monitor and ensure daytoday availability of raw materials
Build, execute, and track sourcing project plans designed to reduce costs or improve availability
Negotiate and execute contracts (Pricing, VMI etc)
Replenishment of site consumables ensuring the most costeffective option for the plant
Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements.
Maintain scorecard of results and metrics

Skills & Knowledge:

Excellent administration skills
Detailed working knowledge of SAP
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
Personable team Player
Knowledge of the chemical industry a distinct advantage