Purchasing Team Leader - CIPS qualified - Pinxton

Working for a leading player within the design, manufacturing and engineering industries, our clients are experiencing continued and sustained business growth and are consequentially looking to expand their team with the appointment of a Purchasing Team Leader.
 

You will support the Purchasing Manager in developing and implementing a range of strategic and tactical objectives to the best cost benefit possible. This will include developing mutually beneficial supply partnerships and managing low cost sourcing initiatives.
 

Your main role will be that of managing the tactical purchasing decisions of their own select range of suppliers and those of the Purchasing Assistants. In addition you will support the Purchasing Manager on Strategic Sourcing Projects with the view that in the future they will manage their own strategic sourcing projects
 

You  will be assigned responsibility for sourcing and purchasing raw materials for manufacture from  suppliers.  These include, but are not limited to the following: Far East Suppliers and Eastern European Suppliers.
 

You will also be responsible for managing a range of vendor managed / consignment stock agreements which are in place and will be involved in developing new agreements where there are opportunities to improve the on time delivery performance to our customers.
 

In addition they will develop supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and coordinate the supplier review program and work towards collective continuous improvement.
 

You will be fundamental in moving the supply chain forward to ensure that we continue to have a proactive and not reactive supply chain.
 

You will have a strong background in purchasing preferable in a manufacturing environment. You will have the ability to manage various stakeholders and be committed to delivering a high level of customer care. They will also have the desire and possess the attributes and skills necessary to become a Purchasing Manager in the future.
 

You will need to have membership of the CIPS or working towards your final qualification. It is also envisaged that you will have at least 5 years experience within a Purchasing role. Current experience is essential.
 

In return, my clients will offer you a great package, good working conditions and ongoing training and support.