Description
Sourcing Manager required for a large Procurement department to provide a professional Purchasing service to every division of the company.
The Sourcing Manager will work with the Commodity Sourcing Manager for their Commodity area and deal with all aspect of Purchasing in relation to the product range (identification of supplier, correct specification of the product as per user requirements, price negotiation, contract terms, ordering, maintenance/support contracts, inventory management and disposal).
Duties will also include:
-Assisting in the management of the total life cycle of the given product/service and relationships both internal and external.
-To react quickly to business needs.
-Have a balanced judgement under pressure.
-Ensure seamless supply of goods or service to the Group.
The Sourcing Manager is required to possess a degree of expertise and market knowledge in their Commodity area and to provide advise and guidance on Purchasing related matters to internal customers including strategy and supplier management.
In conjunction with the Commodity Sourcing Manager drive the long term commercial strategy of a specific commodity.
The successful candidate must be able to engage and influence at management levels to support the delivery of the Commodity Strategies.
Knowledge and Skills required:
Experience in Purchasing.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written to enable effective communication at the most senior levels.
Be an experienced and effective negotiator.
Be able to maintain working relationships with supplier and colleagues at all levels.
Possess an understanding and working knowledge of commercial law.
Possess excellent analytical skills.
Possess business and commercial awareness.