Responsibilities
- Forecast levels of demand for products
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
- Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
- Process payments and invoices
- Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
- Previous experience of purchasing, including within a packaging environment
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership or additional relevant postgraduate qualification
- Proven strategic procurement background.
- that positively affect the performance of the business
- Highly analytical with the ability to measure and provide meaningful category management data
- Effective and adaptable communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Resilient and persistent with the ability to act at pace and influence decisions
- Strong personal organisation skills capable of initiating, prioritising and managing several projects simultaneously
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