Purchasing Manager

Cranleigh STEM is working exclusively with a leading chemical brand that is recruiting a Purchasing Manager to join its Dorset-based team on a permanent basis. This is a vital role as part of the Senior Operations team, where you will take sole responsibility for all purchasing activity across the business.

The ideal candidate will have a diverse background as a procurement leader/manager, driving strategic initiatives and optimising processes. You will have expert-level knowledge in supplier management and excellent communication skills - with the ability to engage/inspire internal and external stakeholders.

Purchasing Manager responsibilities

Team Development and Leadership:

• Assess the procurement needs of the business and lead the team accordingly to ensure the correct resources are in place to support the business growth strategy.
• Lead and mentor to deliver a collaborative and high-performing team.

Drive Performance Excellence

• Introduce KPI measures that track procurement performance.

New Product Initiatives and Development:

• Provide procurement expertise in supporting the product design and development team to bring new initiatives to market in a cost-effective, quality and timely manner. Innovation and new product development are key elements of the business's growth strategy.

Supplier Sourcing

• Develop and implement a global sourcing strategy aligned to the business growth plans, focused on cost-effectiveness and supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and implement plans that mitigate the risk of single-source supply.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work cross functionally to provide procurement support to meet the business needs in areas such as technical compliance, product costing and physical distribution.

Purchasing Manager responsibilities

• A proven procurement leader with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and optimizing processes.
• An expert in supplier management and strategic sourcing of a diverse range of raw materials, components, finished goods and contracted services on a global basis.
• An individual who is adaptable and flexible to support a varied range of direct and indirect procurement activities.
• An energetic communicator who can engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives on continuous improvement and innovation.
• A mentor who can develop and lead a team to deliver outstanding results.
• An individual with honed system and analytical skills.

What we can offer

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays (increase with Service)
• Early finish on a Fridays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension contributions
• Long Service Rewards
• Brilliant social events