Purchasing Manager

Bosch Rexroth Pty. Ltd.

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; not specified; benefits: 26-30...
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Senior purchasing or materials management experience
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
** Bosch Rexroth Pty. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead their UK-wide direct purchasing function, with a focus on Industrial Power Units and Manifolds. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, strategic supplier management, and a proactive approach to procurement, all while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to rebuild and lead the UK-wide direct purchasing function with full autonomy.
  • The successful candidate will drive cost savings through annual price negotiations and strategic supplier base management.
  • The company offers a competitive package including up to 30 days of holiday, a generous pension, and excellent career development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Bosch Rexroth Pty. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead their UK-wide direct purchasing function, with a focus on Industrial Power Units and Manifolds. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, strategic supplier management, and a proactive approach to procurement, all while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. **

Salary

Competitive salary; Not specified; Benefits: 26-30 days holiday, pension, life assurance, staff discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior purchasing or materials management experience
  • Proven experience leading and developing teams
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in technical or manufacturing environments
  • Commercial acumen for cost reduction targets

Nice-to-have

  • CIPS qualification or relevant business degree
  • Prior experience with SAP software systems
  • Skills in Power-BI and AI-Tools
  • Flexible working style willing to travel
  • Excellent MS-Office proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Senior level purchasing experience required
  • Team leadership capability essential
  • Technical or manufacturing background preferred
  • Relevant business or technical qualification desirable

Work Rights

Not specified

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