Purchasing Manager

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Supply Chain Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment. Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group.

Do you have experience of leading Purchasing Teams in a fast-paced environment? Do you have the ability and skill to make strategic business decisions? Do you have a CI Approach to your work? As our Purchasing Manager, you will lead, oversee and engage in provision of a comprehensive, best value procurement service to Knauf Insulation client functions. You will take a hands-on approach to key procurement categories and projects, leading and completing all necessary actions to ensure security of supply and best value to the business. You will also build and maintain a high performing Purchasing team through direction, engagement and empowerment of colleagues whilst building strong relationships across the wider business and with external parties.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop clear direction and purpose for Purchasing Team in order to provide context, motivation and appreciation.
• Support ongoing development of Purchasing colleagues.
• Provide or procure coaching and training as required.
• Establish clear standards for Purchasing in terms of quality of outputs and behaviours, in line with The Knauf Values and CI Behaviours.
• Act as a role model for The Knauf Values.
• Clearly define, communicate and implement robust processes (covering all aspects of The Purchasing Cycle) designed to support quality and best business outcomes.
• Take lead on high value regional tenders ensuring that all stakeholder engagement is planned and executed correctly, in line with a clear and well-communicated process.
• Work quickly towards taking the lead role on regional Glass Cullet procurement in close alignment with the Regional SC Director and Central Purchasing.
• Assess and identify regional procurement priorities based on key success factors including security of supply and best value.
• Ensure that targets and objectives for Purchasing support progress and achievement of strategic business priorities.

What we'd love for you to have:

• Experience of leading and developing Purchasing Teams within a fast-paced, continuous manufacturing operation.
• Demonstrable evidence of working on high profile spend projects.
• The ability and determination to make informed and strategic business decisions.
• CIPS Membership with attainment or working towards MCIPS award.
• An awareness of Lean Manufacturing and CI Techniques.
• P-2-P & E-procurement experience.
• Experienced and skilled in the use of SAP MM and MS Office.

We'll provide:

• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service.
• Group Income Protection.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages.
• Life Assurance 4 x annual salary.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Staff Bonus Scheme.
• Career Progression Routes.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Perkbox Access to Costco Membership.
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme.
• On site Gyms.
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On site Car Charging Points.

What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.