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Job Description:
A global distributor of speciality products who provide bespoke technical solutions to wide range of industries is currently looking for a commercial Purchasing Manager. Ideally, you will have experience working for, or with, an established distributor or distribution network. This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially minded professional seeking a hands-on role in a rapidly growing business.
Job Responsibility:
- Develop and oversee 3 existing purchasing staff across the UK
- Oversee total UK & European spend (£25 million t/o)
- Drive improved commercial terms across supplier base including pricing, rebates, MOQs and payment terms
- Assess how to get best value out of current procurement relationships (500 active, circa 20 main partners) and where needed rationalise supplier portfolio
Requirements:
- CIPs/MCIPs or equivalent
- Proven purchasing experience in a technical B2B environment (Chemical, Adhesives, Coatings, Paints, Resins, Abrasives)
- Strong experience of working for a distributor or for a business that sell through established distribution networks
- Strong commercial instincts with confidence and gravitas to challenge suppliers
- Comfort in simplicity with efficient new processes
- Good understanding of inventory, supply chain and shelf-life considerations (over 2000 SKUs)
- Desire to run point on building an efficient and commercially effective function
- Hands-on approach
- Strong willed, commercial and confident
- Experience in a similar change/growth environment
What we offer:
- 10% bonus paid annually
- Pension scheme