Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsJoin a highly-successful manufacturing client and global market leader!My manufacturing client are offering full support towards CIPSAbout Our ClientA global leading manufacturer who have established themselves as a true player within industry.Job DescriptionIdentify, negotiate and implement collaborative relationships with our key/ partnership suppliers where appropriate.Negotiate and implement contracts through a range of tendering processes to support the business requirementsDevelop a clear strategy for the specifically owned Commodity areas to deliver the short/medium/long term requirements of the business and ensure suppliers are capable of the requirementsTogether, as part of the Group Commission and through a clear Commodity approach leverage the wider group spend and develop true supplier partnership relationships both in the UK and internationallyResolving day to day supply issues to ensure component parts arrive in time as part of the procurement processNegotiate lead-times across the whole of our supplier base (Far East and local) to maximise inventory. Together with Supply Chain expedite deliveries where required to support productionTo provide ongoing support to the Manufacturing, Design, Marketing, Engineering and support teams through sourcing strategies and pricing forecasts along with key commodity analysis activitiesWork closely with Supply Chain to ensure Suppliers are contracted and delivering to plan and optimising inventory.The Successful ApplicantIdeally with a strong Procurement and Supply Chain background.Experienced procurement professional, buyer, commodity manager with a background in manufacturing or engineeringSkilled with data analysis and commodity analysisA high-level understanding of procurement and sourcing processes, including contract negotiations and key performance indicators.Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations to realise efficiencies within the supply chain, identifying and leveraging new supplier relationships in the UK and/or internationally.Numerate, with good accuracy and attention to detail.Additional language would be beneficial.Must be self-disciplined to work to tight deadlines and within set processes and procedures.Persuasive, Self-motivated, organised.Happy to use own initiative and good team player, capable to work under limited supervisionGood verbal and written communicator (develop plans and overviews)Work effectively with other Departments to achieve the best result for the business as a whole.Must be willing to work extra hours in season to manage fluctuation, seasonal Customer demand where required.What's on OfferSalary up to £55k.4 days onsite, one day from home.CIPS support.Training and development.ContactTom O'DonnellQuote job refJN-092023-6178912Phone number+44 115 948 6406Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorDirect ProcurementSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationLeicestershireContract typePermanentConsultant nameTom O'DonnellConsultant phone+44 115 948 6406Job referenceJN-092023-6178912
