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Purchasing Manager

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Northamptonshire
Salary
£30000.00 - £35000 per annum
Closing date
8 May 2015

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying
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Job Details



A leading FMCG business is looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager to ensure the smooth operational running of the procurement function. This role is an integral part of the management team and will work closely with operational, commercial and NPD departments,

The role
  • Implement innovative cost saving programmes and demonstrate bottom line margin improvements.
  • Constructively challenge existing purchasing practices, systems, procedures and processes
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure 100% supply
  • Drive, lead and actively participate with NPD projects ensuring innovation is brought into the business.
  • Manage day to day activities of order management, stock control, forecasting and issue resolution.


Candidate
  • Previous procurement experience within a FMCG business, ideally raw material / ingredients
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent communications skills written and telephone at all levels
  • Ability to get stake holder buy in
  • Strong organisation skills
  • Flexible approach to work


To discuss further please contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530.

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
 Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB
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