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Job Vacancy Details

Sourcing Manager

Manufacturing

Leeds

Permanent ⁄ £35000 - £42000

Updated October 1, 2008

This newly created role will see the successful candidates:
• Working in close collaboration with group purchasing colleagues, to plan, collate, develop and implement cost down initiatives via project based opportunities utilising both sound procurement methods and the latest e-procurement technology.
• Commercial support to key Strategic Client Teams and Bid Support in producing and preparing strategic reports/RFI's/Tenders.
• Negotiating and benchmarking contracted agreements to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Managing multi million pound spends covering a broad range of services and commodities.

Who we're looking for
• Sound knowledge of strategic purchasing skills and techniques involving e.g. supplier relationships and development, e-auctions, negotiation.
• Experience of and comfortable with dealing with internal and external business contacts at all levels
• Strong Commercial background with experience in drafting Contracts and Tenders.
• CIPS/equiv or working towards
• Extensive Outsourcing Experience on a wide range of commodities and services.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills at all levels.
• Strong influencing and well developed negotiation skills.
• Excellent PC skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

About our client
A major manufacturing business with it PLC head quarters based in Leeds

What's on offer
£35,000-40,000 + Car + package

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0114 263 6020. Job Ref: 13003997
Your application will be sent to Peter Simmonds.