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Purchasing Manager

Pharmaceutical

Cambridgeshire

Permanent ⁄ £45000 - £50000

Updated November 28, 2008

This opportunity has arisen within a global leader in the healthcare industry. The company is heavily involved in the research and development of cutting edge products as well as being the technological leader in their field. My client is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join the existing procurement team. In this role you will be focussing on the overall procurement functions of both the direct manufacturing commodities as well as the non-inventory spend. Responsibilities within this will span across the entire procurement cycle beginning with supplier identification through negotiation to contract/supplier management. Within this you will be looking to implement forward-thinking alternative methods or systems to improve the systems and the bottom-line.
This position has very close alignment with the Supply Chain functions and due to this close working relationship you will also be looked upon to deliver the procurement perspective into any number of supply chain projects impacting the team.

Who we're looking for
We are looking for a CIPS qualified procurement professional with expertise across both direct and indirect categories for the end-to-end procurement cycle. Due to the nature of this role you will have interaction with all organisational levels both internally and externally.
You will be a good cross-functional manager as this role has this exposure to efficiency led projects within the supply chain.

About our client
Our client is a global leader in the healthcare industry.

What's on offer
£45000 - £50000

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 121 230 9350. Job Ref: 12984112
Your application will be sent to James Peck.