Purchasing Manager, North Gwent, Salary up to £48k

The Role

The Purchasing Manager will be directly involved in the sourcing and purchasing of products and services to achieve a cost saving plan
Project Management of several topics
To lead and manage VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering) to achieve budgeted targets and introduce additional projects as required to ensure annual saving targets are met.
To lead and manage ECR (Engineering Change Request) linked to purchasing action or supplier modification.
Responsible for reporting to Central Purchasing organisation both updating reports and participating in regular meetings.
Responsible of and tracking the performance plan in accordance to the purchasing budgeted objectives.
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 and internal systems.
Overall responsibility for both Direct & Indirect suppliers.
Creation of purchase orders and schedules within SAP

Responsibilities

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, execute and monitor contractual agreements with key suppliers
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.
Attend and chair meetings with both Local and Central stakeholders
Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business
Provide escalation support to colleagues in procurement to resolve supply issues.

Person Spec

To apply, please email a copy of your CV to: info@jkrecruit.co.uk

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