Job detail
Purchasing and Category Manager - Lancashire
Job reference: NP1148
Company: KPI Recruitment Ltd
Location: Lancashire
Position Type: Full time
Salary: £30 - 33,000
Posted: 19/08/2008
My client, part of a multinational food manufacturing group, would like to appoint a Purchasing and Category Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager, you will be directly responsible for overall management and control for all pricing within a defined purchasing category, with a particular focus on driving efficiencies, delivering effective contract negotiation, and the sourcing and rationalization of suppliers. A key role within the management team, you will be tasked with negotiation, budgeting and implementing systems and procedures within a highly committed team.
The candidate:
Able to illustrate a strong track record in contract negotiation, procurement and budget control from within a food manufacturing environment.
Educated to graduate level, or equivalent, enhanced by formal training in modern manufacturing philosophies.
A proven people manager capable of delivering change through your team, whilst prioritizing your tasks to contribute to the wider strategic objectives.
Display excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work within a team.
We aim to reply to all applications within 5 working days; however the number of applications received may mean that we are unable to meet this target. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days from the date of making your application then you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for alternative positions of interest in the future.
KPI Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
All candidates registering with KPI Recruitment Ltd. will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.