Category and Purchasing Manager

Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN3

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Permanent full-time office-based role

Working Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Hawk 3 Talent Solution are looking for a Category or Purchasing Manager to join a growing company based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

The Role

Working in a small Purchasing team managing the Purchasing of goods and services to the required standards, accuracy, efficiency, and performance levels whilst maintaining the highest levels of Health and Safety. This is a multi-skilled role therefore colleagues will be required to undertake tasks as detailed below.

Duties

Sourcing and resourcing of new and existing products and services to meet company requirements
Working closely with the Supply chain Manager to resolve any supply chain issues and maintain availability
Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost saving opportunities and process enhancements.
Delivery of the company Purchasng strategy
Maintaining/gaining  required product accreditations and certifications
Delivery of the Purchasing Kpi`s
Implement sustainable and socially responsible strategic sourcing practices, including supporting local suppliers and supporting ethical sourcing.
Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluation and issue resolution
Accurate and timely maintenance of the Purchasing data base
Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to management.
Keep updated re regulatory requirements and ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations.
Own the profitabilty and growth of your catagories , collaborating with sales and operations
Collaborate with internal stake holders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly
Keeping the company updated re Market trends and Innovation
Carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the site management team.

Oversee the tender process, including sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers.

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrable success in purchasing and supply chain management with experience across an International supplier base
Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimisation and negotiation techniques.
Strong communication and negotiation  skills
Supplier compliance management
Product compliance management
Supplier relationship management
ESG (Environmental and social governance) awareness
Enthusiasm and drive with a can-do attitude
Able to communicate clearly both written and orally.
Able to work on own initiative and to targets.
Commercially astute
IT Literate
Sage system literate (Desirable but not essential)
Ability to work as a team to find solutions.
CIPS qualified or actively working towards membership is a plus
Benefits

Free parking
Subsidised meals on site diner
Profit share
Additional 5 days holiday accrued 1 day per year for the first 5 years of service , option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
If you would like to apply for the role of Category and Purchasing Manager, then please email your CV to   or call Deb on (phone number removed)

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