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Purchasing Lead (Path to Development)

Cambridge Permanent £28,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
The Purchasing Lead will play a fundamental role in the success of the supply chain department, they will own and be accountable for the purchasing process.Keeping on top of trends in the market, getting competitive quotes from an established supplier list (and seeking new suppliers when required).
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  • Join a business with huge quality and excellence in product development
  • Progressive hybrid working environment - Cambridgeshire based

About Our Client

  • My client are a global business and are experts in their area operating for over 100 years
  • The team works closely with customers and partners to identify their specific needs and design a cost-effective and tailored solution that meets their unique requirements

Job Description

  • Maintaining, evaluating and supporting supplier relationships using excellent verbal and written communication skills is key to success in this position.
  • Raising and maintain purchase orders via the ERP system for both sites of the UK.
  • This Position offers a path for development.
  • Place orders from internal PO requests for both sites in the UK.
  • Chase overdue and upcoming orders for both sites in the UK.
  • Liaise with suppliers to expedite, cancel or push back orders according to system demand.
  • Maintain accurate records for all purchasing activities ensuring that information is always up to date and correct
  • Attend both off- and on-site visits with suppliers for audit purposes.
  • Attend daily production meetings and work closely with the Production Planning team
  • Work with the other teams to make sure demand is satisfied. Some travel to another site will be required.
  • Use Lean5S training to actively review the purchasing procedures and work instructions and eliminate any waste in the processes.
  • Be flexible and willing to involve yourself in other tasks as required by the company.

The Successful Applicant

*Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
*Proven negotiations skills to secure discounts whilst maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Previous experience in a manufacturing purchasing environment.
*Ability to react quickly to changes in demand.
*Experience with ERP systems.
*Full clean driving licence

What's on Offer

  • Salary from £28,000-£35,000
  • Hybrid Working (3 days on site, 2 days remote once probation passed after 6 months)
  • Learning and Development budget for long term progression (interview discussion)
  • Flexi time (Core hours 10-3 Monday to Thursday, no core hours Fridays. Able to work between 6am and 7pm Monday to Thursday, 6am - 6pm on a Friday, hours can be condensed down to provide a flexi Friday off work if there is cover in the department)
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • PRP bonus scheme
  • 2 Employee support programs (Medicash and Unum)
  • Company pension scheme
  • 24 days holiday (plus the bank holidays) which can increase up to 30 days based on time served.
  • Sabbatical scheme for long term service
Contact
Olly Warrington
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6576561
Phone number
+44 115 934 8701

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cambridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olly Warrington
Consultant phone
+44 115 934 8701
Job reference
JN-102024-6576561