Interim Purchasing Manager

Summary

Interim to permanent Purchasing Manager role.

Job Description

Our client is a prepared foods business supplying the UK retailers with premium chilled food products.  The business is at the forefront of product innovation within the category in which it operates and is highly regarded by its retail customers.  This business unit is experiencing significant investment and is looking forward to a period of continued growth.

As Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for a small team and all indirect purchasing for the site.  This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to formalise procedures and processes.  Little has been done in this regard so it offers an exciting challenge for someone who is keen to put his or her procurement expertise into practice and raise the profile of this function within the supply chain arena.

An essential part of the success of this purchasing role will be the development of internal relationships and the marketing of the purchasing function and its performance and impact within the wider business.  You will possess excellent communication skills and you will be a good project manager; this skill will be utilised in leading cross-functional teams, maximising supply base contributions.

Full or part qualified MCIPS

Ref SLM8275