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
  
  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?, We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following - this would be an added advantage:
• Experience of leading and developing Purchasing Teams within a fast-paced, continuous manufacturing operation
• Demonstratable 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
  
  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., We're passionate about developing our people
At Knauf Insulation your career is a journey through one or multiple roles that you hold within the company. Progression is not just about promotion, it is about building capability and experience. There are several different ways to progress within Knauf Insulation and we are proud to see a high number of our employees who have moved between teams, departments and even countries. Working for a global market leading organisation, the limits really are endless.About Knauf Insulation UK Knauf Insulation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide. Purchasing · St.Helens, Merseyside · Hybrid


• 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