Procurement Manager - Manufacturing
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- Devon
- Salary
- £28000 - £33000 per annum + Benefits
- Closing date
- 16 Jan 2019
View more
- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
Who are we looking for?
Procurement Manager - Manufacturing
About the Employer
This is a chance to join one of the UKs leading suppliers of Healthcare and Pharmaceutical products, based in the south of England and at a time of rapid expansion.
Your role and Responsibilities
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with current and future business.
- Manage company's external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply chain.
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers.
- Coordinate and administer supply agreements.
- Manage forecasts and develop demand forecasts.
- Develop key performance indicators for customer service.
- Analyse trends and patterns to optimise stock levels.
- Drive cost reduction projects.
- Negotiate improved pricing and supply agreement terms.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Update internal scheduling software to match delivery dates.
- Establish new suppliers and direct sourcing in non-UK markets.
- Ideally experienced in sourcing direct from Asian markets.
About you
- At least three years of working within a similar environment
- Ability to work to GMP guidelines
- All-round knowledge of the general supply chain and production function.
What's on offer?
An extremely competitive salary is on offer along with generous package
ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR? COULD THIS BE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER? IF SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH - OR SIMPLY CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert