Purchasing Manager - Leicester, United Kingdom - Oadby Plastics

Oadby Plastics

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

An opportunity has become available as a Purchasing Manager at Leicester Head Office.

The role requires an experienced and highly motivated individual to take responsibility for the procurement of group materials, services, and equipment.

Assisted by anexperienced and capable team, this person will look to add structure to the department and develop supplier relationships to reduce costs.

This role requires a commercially astute individual to work with site managers and negotiate client contracts/orders. This position comes with extensive scope for growth in a highly progressive business.

About the Role:

Manage the overall direction and coordination of procurement for the group
Oversee & develop an effective team by setting objectives and tracking progress
Develop & Implement procurement strategies in line with the business objectives
Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
Build strong & effective working relationships with suppliers
Develop effective relationships with group managers to build commercial understanding
Use KPI's to track business performance
Carry out Appraisal's and PPP's to encourage employee development
Build sales understanding to determine product and service needs
Create objectives via an annual Purchasing Business Plan
Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation
Implement and support positive change to meet business objectives
Undertake staff management procedures in line with company HR guidelines
Responsible for a safe and clean working environment inline with Health and Safety standards
Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the company

About You:

Must have experience of managing a purchasing department, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Industrial stockholding background with an interest in partnering sales strategies
Ability to understand processes and make influential decisions on behalf of the business
MCIPS qualified is desirable
Able to build exceptional relationships with suppliers

About Oadby Plastics Ltd

Oadby Plastics Ltd are the 'UK's leading independent plastics supplier' with 50 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry.

Our business isn't simply about product; it's about people.

Even though we are part of a larger Group, our familyvalues allow us to remain focused on growth and the ambitions of our employees by supporting progressive career paths.

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Salary:
£60,000 + per annum

Benefits:
Company bonus scheme - Free car parking - Enhanced Maternity & Paternity - Long service awards - 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) rising with length of service - Training and development opportunities - Employee AssistedProgramme - 24 hour GP access - Charity events/fundraisers - Christmas shutdown
REF-203182