Purchasing Manager

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading South Yorkshire based client to recruit for a Purchasing Manager. The role: You will be responsible for managing both the current and future needs the Purchasing department. You will be charged with: • Managing, supporting, and coaching of the team • Negotiation of all current and new purchasing contracts • Develop and maintain a supply base globally • Select new suppliers based on factors including cost and suitability/competence to supply • Re-tender of all current and new commodities • Align all material management processes Skills and Experience • Previous Purchasing experience at a senior level to include a solid understanding of Steel, Fabrications and Machined commodities • Previous experience in managing a team • Ability to travel globally should the need arise • An understanding of lean manufacturing 51535DHR3 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.