Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Manage the effective delivery, on a day to day basis, of all purchased materials and products in response to business requirements -Assist in maintaining the ERP purchasing data integrity of all purchased stock. -Implementation of centrally identified initiatives -Carry out tender activity and supplier negotiations -Support the development of the Fosroc strategic approach to Procurement -Raising and expediting purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and factored goods in line with business requirements and targets -Ensuring inventory (RM, Packaging & Factored) records are correctly updated and maintained -Identify new suppliers, agree on terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate -Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers -Ensuring timely and accurate price monitoring, with price movements reported, and the impact of these movements clearly communicated -Effective management of the supply base to ensure that business needs are met -Sourcing and gaining approval for new suppliers/materials, as appropriate -Assisting with annual stock takes, as required