Purchasing Manager

As a commercially minded, business first Purchasing Manager, you''ll thrive in a hands-on role within a rapidly changing business. You''ll bring process, procedure and a fresh approach to working with suppliers from around the world (some well-known brands), along with experience in developing others you''ll have a key understanding and knowledge of working with or for distribution partners BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000 BENEFITS: 10% bonus paid annually Pension scheme LOCATION: Redditch COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Worcester, Cheltenham, Coventry, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Banbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager - Industrial consumables With continuous growth comes continuous challenge, we are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to assess, conduct gap analysis and create a plan to ensure the department can continue to scale at the needs of the business. You will have a key role in delivering a purchasing strategy in an environment focussed on continuous improvement and growth. Key areas of focus are: Work closely with, lead and develop a small team Manage and oversee UK and European spend (£20+ million) Assess how to get best value out of the current procurement relationships (500 active), rationalise our supplier portfolio Drive improved commercial relationships and ideally terms across the supplier base KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager - Industrial ..... full job details .....