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Purchasing Manager -  Permanent – Shrewsbury

We are working exclusively with a Shrewsbury based concern to recruit for a new Purchasing Manager / Buyer / Procurement Specialist. Based in modern offices, this role will be responsible for all aspects of purchasing management including supplier selection and management as well as the direct supervision of a member of staff.

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Manage supplier relationships including reviewing and sourcing of new suppliers
• Contract negotiation
• Purchasing strategy management
• Work closely with other departments including sales and marketing
• Reporting
• Staff management including training and appraisals

To be considered for this excellent opportunity within a corporate style organisation, you will have worked in a similar Purchasing Manager / Buyers role previously.

You will posses a high attention to detail, be well organised, motivated, reliable and flexible in your work.  You will also be able to demonstrate an analytical approach, be IT literate (Ms Excel) and excellent communication skills.

You will ideally be CIPS qualified (or studying toward) as well as educated to a minimum of A Level standard.

The Shrewsbury based site is commutable from Telford, Oswestry, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton,

Stafford, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge etc

Alternative job titles could be Buyer, Direct Buyer, Indirect Buyer, Purchasing Admin, Procurement Admin, Supply Chain, Purchasing Planner, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager etc