Purchasing Manager

Are you a commercially driven Purchasing Manager ready to make your mark in a global manufacturing environment?

Portfolio Procurement is partnering exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business in South Yorkshire to find an ambitious Purchasing Manager who can take full ownership of the function. This role is an opportunity to shape strategy, strengthen a global supply base, and lead an experienced team in a business that genuinely values its procurement function.

The role:

You will be responsible for managing both the current and future needs the Purchasing department, including managing suppliers and negotiating contracts.

You will be responsible for:

• Negotiation of all current and new purchasing contracts
• Develop and maintain a supply base globally
• Select new suppliers based on factors including cost and suitability/competence to supply
• Re-tender of all current and new commodities
• Align all material management processes
• Managing, supporting, and coaching of the team

Skills and Experience

• Previous Purchasing experience at a senior level to include a solid understanding of Steel, Fabrications and Machined commodities
• Previous experience in managing a team
• Ability to travel globally should the need arise
• An understanding of lean manufacturing

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