Purchasing Manager

I am recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join my client based in Thetford.  This is a full time, permanent role which you are required to work full time on site.   Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be part of a small team engaged in the procurement of materials, goods and services for the organisation, ensuring the best cost, cash, quality and service is achieved.   Duties and Responsibilities:   Influence key internal stakeholder relationships  Procurement of portfolio of materials, goods or services within a category  Identify and work with suppliers  Gather, analyse, interpret and act upon market intelligence  Gather and maintain purchasing records, supplier data and procurement contracts  Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs and identify costs.   Maintaining raw material expenditure % to manufactured sales within the agreed target levels  Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate  Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portffolio's suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.   Ensure supply agreements are based upon formal legal T&Cs   Other duties as required.   Requirements for the role: Extensive procurement experience within a manufacturing environment   Task focused and organised  Ability to work independently  Strong communication skills and the ability to problem solve  Strong team player  CIPS qualified would be desired, however not essential.   For more information on this role, please contact Emily at Pure