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Strategic Purchasing Manager

Construction

Manchester / Warrington / Wigan

Permanent ⁄ £50000 - £60000

Updated November 12, 2008


The Strategic Purchasing Manager will need to integrate into the business and continue to develop the supply chain detailing current processes, issues, and structures with the view to improving the capability of the project teams. The focus will be on 2 main areas, strategic supply chain development and line management. The key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting and developing a team of materials and subcontract buyers.
• Delivering procurement support to the regional projects from the bids process through to supplier management (full life cycle).
• Operating as a category expert for the UK organisation negotiating group agreements for a specific area of expertise.
• Trouble shooting in problem areas effecting the successful completion of projects (internal consultant).

Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within the construction industry, and will have worked on high value projects both from a strategic and operational (hands-on) perspective. Relationship management will be key to the success and development of this position. A working knowledge of JCT & NEC would be a distinct benefit.

About our client
Our client is a supply chain focused organisation within the construction sector.

What's on offer
c £55,000 + car +Package

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 161 828 6348 .  Job Ref: 12995178
Your application will be sent to Jonathan Weller.

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