Purchasing Manager

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for excellence and a knack for building strong supplier relationships? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a dynamic Purchasing Manager to support operations in the UK&I.

This is a newly created role reporting to the UK&I Procurement Director, and it offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of procurement, alongside the possibility of promotion to director through succession planning in a two to five year period.
As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving best practices within procurement and ensuring the efficient management of the supply chain rationalisation project.

Your responsibilities will include:
Leading Procurement Process: Taking charge of the procurement process for the packaging and raw materials category, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
Data Analysis: Utilise your strong analytical skills to examine data, facilitating the rationalisation of the supplier base, which will contribute to cost savings and improved efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and address supply challenges.
Process Improvement: Implementing best practice procurement processes with a focus on compliance, process improvement, and the use of tools and reporting.
Supplier Relationship Management: Developing and leading relationships with suppliers to guarantee effective delivery and adherence to KPIs.
Team Leadership: Managing and providing leadership to one direct report, the Purchasing Co-ordinator.
Support in Negotiations: Assisting the UK&I Procurement Director in supplier negotiations to achieve favourable terms.
Contract Compliance: Monitoring compliance with centrally negotiated contracts while respecting local site ownership.
Procurement Improvement Project: Facilitate the procurement improvement project led by the UK Procurement Director, ensuring that it meets its objectives and results in enhanced procurement practices.
Data Management: Taking charge of UK&I Procurement data systems, including the harmonisation of SAP data.
Auditing: Conducting BRC, ISO9000, and SEDEX supplier audits.
Record-Keeping: Compiling and maintaining records, supplier databases, and procurement contracts.
Supplier Reviews: Regularly reviewing supplier quality and service levels.
Qualifications and Skills:


Proven experience in materials procurement, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at a high level to effectively analyse data.
Willingness to work on site within the Corby area for a minimum of twelve months in close collaboration with the Purchasing Director.

Thereafter hybrid working is possible.
Ideal candidates will be Degree or CIPS qualified or have significant relevant experience.


Work history within a manufacturing sector, ideally in a national multi site business would be a distinct advantage.



If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please immediately submit your cv to be considered.