Purchasing Manager

The JobLeading / participating in contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with the legal teams.Leading and executing sourcing strategies to attain targets.Directing and overseeing the organisation's purchasing functions.Negotiating large purchase contracts and ensuring best terms and conditions.Developing policies related to procurement of goods and services.Reducing the number of suppliers and ensuring cross functional total cost of ownership supplier offer selection.Analysing categories of spend to determine potential opportunities regarding cost optimisation.Ensuring compliance with commercial / technical requirements.Coaching, motivating and developing team members and ensuring high operational standards.Performing procurement and related activities to meet the project's cost, schedule and quality requirements.Pre-qualifying and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best possible service quality and terms.Periodically reviewing project procurement plans and strategies for effectiveness and relevancy.Managing a team of 1-5 people.The ProfileYou have at least 5 years experience ideally as a Buying / Procurement within Automotive and Manufacturing.You possess excellent negotiating skills with a strong ability to influence people of all levels.You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standardYou are a strong mentor and coach who builds high performing teamsYou are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments#J-18808-Ljbffr