Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead and rebuild the UK-wide direct purchasing function for Industrial Power Units and Manifolds, managing supplier relationships, cost reduction, and team development.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager
Builds
Strategic supplier base and cost-efficient supply chain for engineering components
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, team leadership, cost reduction, stakeholder management, process improvement, data analysis, compliance management
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, Power-BI, AI-tools, CIPS certification, MS-Office
Technologies
SAP, Power-BI, AI-tools
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of purchasing and logistics personnel; Develop and manage the strategic supplier base and negotiate supply agreements; Drive cost savings through price negotiations and CSR II savings; Oversee the end-to-end operational procurement and logistics cycle; Manage purchasing and logistics data within SAP; Lead annual supplier assessments and audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC