Purchasing Manager
Our client, an expert in manufacturing cleaning products known for delivering reliable, high‑quality services across residential and commercial spaces, is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This role covers maternity leave and is available on a hybrid basis from the main site in Thetford, with a handover period in the London office.
Working hours: 9:00 – 17:00, 2–3 days a week in the office.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- CIPS, degree, or equivalent in Logistics, Business Administration or Purchasing (desirable)
- Minimum 3 years in a senior purchasing role (essential)
- Experience within the FMCG industry (essential)
- Previous experience in packaging, materials, or chemical environments (desirable)
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills (essential)
- Previous experience managing a small team (essential)
- Detailed knowledge of business processes and procedures
- Ability to cope under pressure and manage workload peaks
- Proficient with management operating systems and IT‑based packages
- Capability to anticipate issues and devise effective solutions
Job Accountabilities
- Apply professional procurement techniques for all goods and services.
- Run professional tender processes to secure objective supplier selections.
- Analyse, interpret, and present market analysis, tender results and strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to create and deliver supply strategies supporting company objectives.
- Create supply strategies ensuring compliant, high‑quality, secure and cost‑competitive products and services.
- Negotiate and manage supply agreements, ensuring they remain updated.
- Brief colleagues on market developments that may impact supply.
- Lead project teams when required to deliver procurement actions.
- Prepare information for S&OP and Project Management meetings; represent Procurement therein.
- Coordinate with suppliers and colleagues across the UK.
- Maintain procurement performance information.
Personal/Interpersonal Skills
- Time management: Optimize personal and team time.
- Positive leadership: Facilitate regular team briefings.
- Maintain productive relationships with team members and other departments.
- Ensure team training and skill development.
- Motivate self and others.
- Select appropriate communication methods and tools.
- Encourage performance improvement through motivation.
Salary
Up to £55,000.
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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