Purchasing Manager in Christchurch, Dorset

Purchasing Manager
Bournemouth
Permanent
£65,000 DOE

ARM are delighted to be supporting a really exciting business in Bournemouth with the recruitment of a Purchasing Manager on a permanent basis.

The Purchasing Manager will report into the Senior Purchasing Manager and work as a Strategic Purchasing partner for the business.

Requirements:
* Managing strategic suppliers and strategic relationships.
* Preparing tender packs, evaluating tender proposals, negotiating contract terms and conditions.
* Drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers whilst applying sound commercial judgement.
* Supporting bid teams to source, manage and secure sub-contracts that meet customer needs.
* Manage and control all subcontract documentation, data, files and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
* Supporting internal Phase Reviews/Approvals ensuring that all required approvals are obtained prior to executing a subcontract.
* Ability to coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members to take positive action and accountability.

Requirements:
* Extensive Purchasing experience ideally within an Engineering / Aerospace industry.
* Experience of procuring service contracts for maintenance.
* Experience working on complex support programmes in an Engineering organisation (Aerospace is highly desirable).
* Advanced knowledge of procurement and contract management principles.
* Experience with project management principles and working as part of a project team
* Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognise risk elements.
* CIPS (Highly Desirable)

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.