GENERAL PURPOSE OF ROLE

• The Purchasing Controller will be directly involved in the sourcing and purchasing of products and services to achieve a cost saving plan
• You will be responsible for the whole purchasing report and action plan follow to ensure the result of the plant
• You will be involved in sourcing suppliers, contract drafting, negotiation and managing suppliers through the whole procurement process
• Administration of all purchasing areas within SAP
• Creation of purchase orders and schedules within SAP

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forecast levels of demand for services and products
• Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors
• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
• Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to interact unsupervised with clients, suppliers & internal stakeholders
• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded
• Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements
• Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services

THE PERSON

• Experience of purchasing / supply chain
• Computer literate with good ability in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good understanding SAP
• Excellent communication skills at all levels including presentation skills, active listening etc
• Be dedicated and self-directed
• Ability to teach and influence others
• Possess a positive customer service attitude
• Ability to interpret and understand complicated legislation and processes

Working hours are Mon-Thur 8:30-16:45, Friday is 8:30 to 14:30

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL CV TO:          info@jkrecruit.co.uk