Purchasing Manager in South Yorkshire

Job Summary

Portfolio Procurement is recruiting a Purchasing Manager for a South Yorkshire based client. The role involves managing current and future needs of the Purchasing department.

Responsibilities

• Managing, supporting, and coaching of the team
• Negotiation of all current and new purchasing contracts
• Develop and maintain a supply base globally
• Select new suppliers based on factors including cost and suitability and competence to supply
• Re-tender of all current and new commodities
• Align all material management processes

Skills and Experience

• Previous Purchasing experience at a senior level to include a solid understanding of Steel, Fabrications and Machined commodities
• Previous experience in managing a team
• Ability to travel globally should the need arise
• An understanding of lean manufacturing

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