PURCHASING MANAGER – RAW MATERIALS
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheshire , Cheshire |
| Industry Sector | Purchasing & Procurement |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | Up to £50,000 DOE +Performance-related Pay +Bonus |
| Reference | SP/RAAPM2205 |
| Date Advertised | 29-05-2008 - 00:01 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
Purchasing Manager Raw Materials
Cheshire
Up to £50,000 DOE Plus Performance-related Pay, Annual Bonus, Pension
Our client is part of a multinational conglomerate and is a global supplier of commodity chemicals to customers worldwide. The company has established a premier reputation amongst its blue chip customer base by providing high levels of customer service from its manufacturing plants. A commercial, qualified Purchasing Manager is required to join their highly regarded, robust and sophisticated procurement function, which has an annual spend of c£40m.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement (for whom you will regularly deputise), as the Purchasing Manager your remit will be to ensure our client achieves their business targets both now and in the future by developing key strategic supplier relationships which are built on mutual trust, integrity and respect.
Leading the purchasing strategy, you will also take a long term, strategic view whilst negotiating effectively in order to optimise the bottom line and financial performance of the business.
To succeed as the Purchasing Manager you will need a personable style that enables you to engage and influence people at all levels within supplier companies. An understanding of the strategic importance of procurement is essential in terms of influencing key business drivers for success.
Additionally, you must have proven commercial acumen, and strong influencing, analytical, numerical and relationship building skills. The ideal candidate will also have a degree (or equivalent) and will be CIPS qualified.
Although not essential, Pan European experience of procurement gained in the chemicals, aggregates, paper, energy/utilities, FMCG pharmaceuticals, and other major industrial sectors will be advantageous.
To apply for the role of Purchasing Manager, please simply send your CV and a covering letter via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with any of our client's requirements and/or needs, we will provide our client with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy. By submitting your CV and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose.
Additional Keywords: Purchasing Manager, Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Senior Commodity Manager, Raw Materials, Chemicals, Pan European, Aggregates, Paper, Energy, CIPS, Utilities, FMCG Pharmaceuticals.
