Reporting into the Operations Director you will lead the Purchasing Team and your main responsibilities are:
- forecast levels of demand for services and products working using SAP and working within a SIOPS framework;
- keep a constant check on stock levels;
- conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
- liaise, build and maintain good relationships between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
- process payments and invoices;
- develop a purchasing strategy;
- evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors;