Job Description:

As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for centrally manage, negotiate and purchase all group consumables and use group buying power to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in every division. Taking into account our scope 3 emissions and sustainability targets.

Client Details

My client are the largest in their industry, operating globally, they take pride in proactively shaping the future of their industry. They are trusted by well known clients, turning their ideas into a reality.

Description

• To source and purchase ALL group consumables ensuring we achieve bulk purchase prices thus reducing costs in every division whilst maintaining or improving quality of goods. Consumables to include all packaging, factory and lab consumables, stationary and marketing/branded items
• To source, trial and procure group consumables that meet our Sustainability and Scope 3 sciences based targets with a focus on circular options: Recycled, Reusable, Refillable, Reduced packaging options
• To work with consumables suppliers to provide product carbon footprint data and life cycle data for our consumables to the sustainability team
• To liaise with Group Marketing and to source, negotiate and purchase those items defined by Group Marketing to achieve best price/best quality.
• To ensure the Group consumables purchases and indirect spends are centrally managed and controlled through Dynamics 365. Each consumable item to be given an AX item reference. Therefore, improving control and supply of consumable items throughout the group.
• To analyse and agree the best location for supply of group consumables to reduce lead times, minimise shipping/freight costs and improve efficiency of supply.
• To coordinate and meet regularly with colleagues responsible for Consumable Purchases in each location ensuring group quality standardisation, savings and best practice for group consumables
• To source, negotiate and purchase items of Capital Expenditure such as I.T and Analytical equipment to group specifications.
• To negotiate existing and new contracts for the group including gas and electricity in UK.
• To manage consumable stock levels to ensure materials are always available when required.
• To monitor and manage group stocks of consumable items to ensure stock is not becoming obsolete and/or slow moving. And to reallocate slow moving stocks to other group divisions where necessary.
• To seek new sources/producers for consumable and capital items.
• To attend and meet with potential new and existing suppliers at Global Consumable and packaging trade-shows, exhibitions and conferences
• To produce a quarterly purchasing report detailing monthly spend, monthly saving, any positive or negative price fluctuations

Profile

You will be an experienced Purchasing Manager, ideally from a Manufacturing background with the following:

• Proven experience in Purchasing role before - ideally leadership
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting supplier relationships.
• Experience in inventory management and cost optimisation.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and team coordination abilities.

Job Offer

• Permanent position based in Northamptonshire
• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.

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