Supply Chain & Purchasing Lead/Manager

Location : Milton Keynes
Job type : Permanent
Salary : £35k-50k DoE + Extensive Benefits Package
Reference : JOB-2331

We are recruiting for a Supply Chain & Purchasing Lead/Manager based in Milton Keynes. 

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 days home after training/probation.

The successful candidate will develop and manage the supply chain strategy to maximise value and ensure optimal business performance. Overseeing all purchasing activity within the business ensuring the right balance between service, quality and cost.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Development of procurement strategy and pricing mechanisms

  • Optioning and cost benefit analysis

  • Cost planning and forecasting

  • Implementation of purchase policy and procedures for core and non-core business

  • Management of tender processes

  • Negotiation and award of contracts

  • Oversight of subcontracting arrangements and procurement planning

  • Business case and stakeholder management support

  • Supplier relationship management through performance, regular reviews and metrics

  • Acting as an interface between vendors and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, new projects and activities

  • Engagement with manufacturers & distributors to understand product lifecycles, end- of-life and new releases

Requirements

  • Supply Chain experience 

  • Although the role is based out of the Milton Keynes office, there will be a requirement to travel for supplier and customer meetings

  • Full, clean UK driving licence

  • Valid passport

Benefits 

  • 25 days holiday – option to buy up to 5 further days during February benefits window

  • Pension auto enrolled via salary sacrifice starting with employee and employer at 4%, employer matches up to 5% max, employee can contribute up to 50%

  • PMI single cover after 6 months, option to add partner/family at employee cost in benefits window (February)

  • Life Assurance 1 x salary after 6 months, option to increase at employee cost in benefits window (February)

  • Flexible benefit options (select in February cost deducted from pay over 10 months) eg dental insurance, critical illness

If this feels like you, please apply now, we would love to hear from you! If you have any questions please contact us on 01908 616 184