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Purchasing Manager
Doncaster, Sheffield
Ref: VS15594ep
Purchasing Manager
Doncaster/Sheffield
£50,000- £55,000 + Company Car
SUMMARY:
My client are a leading engineering business who operate on a global basis. At present, they currently have an opportunity for a strategic purchasing manager.
JOB INFORMATION:
Leading a team of buyers and expeditors, this role requires a forward thinking strategic supply chain proffesional to provide effective solutions within procurement. Taking responsibility for cost reduction, inventory and stock turn, this role is instumental to the smooth running of the business.
The dimensions of this role are to effectively train and develop the team, agreeing targets and motivating a team that delivers. Strategicially this role exists to develop the project plan in relation to improving supplier relationships, acheiving year on year reductions, improving delivery, quality and lead times.
You will be required to improve product availability, new product introductions and enable continuous imrovement as a way of doing business.
PREFFERED EDUCATION:
MCIPS or equivilant
PERSON SPECIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The right candidate will have been in a senior procurement management role with responsibility for a team. You will have a forward thinking approach to purchasing and excellent commercial understanding. A background in project/change management is advantageous, along with the ability to source from low cost countries. The right candidate must be stable in their career history and have prooved their commitment to a business.
THE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY
- Edwards & Pearce are a professional recruitment consultancy - Established in 1998 - Employ approx 40 staff - 2 offices in Doncaster & Hull - Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. - Edwards & Pearce have a strong client base incorporating large groups and SME’s across all manufacturing and service sectors, and are on the preferred supplier lists of a number of blue chip organisations. - Key to the success of Edwards & Pearce are its 11 specialist divisions which offer specialist consultancy advice and help in the following areas:
- Accountancy & Finance - Construction - Design - Engineering & Production - Executive Search & Selection - Food sector - Human Resources - Legal - Office Support - Sales & Marketing - Supply Chain & Procurement
All divisions offer unique solutions to all permanent, temporary and interim management recruitment problems. For more information or for a full summary of assignments currently being handled by Edwards & Pearce please visit our website or contact one of our offices:
DONCASTER - Tel 01302 815999 Edwards & Pearce House, 6 Albion Place, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2EG HULL - Tel 01482 621721. 22 Parliament Street, Hull, HU1 2AP