Purchasing ManagerLocation: TonbridgeWe''re recruiting a Purchasing Manager to join a high-performing procurement team.You would be responsible for reliable sourcing and procurement for good quality materials, products and services, and to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner to support the production plan and needs of the business.You will manage the purchasing department including providing support, guidance and mentoring to your new members.Key responsibilities include: Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies, including cost down initiatives and improvements to the logistics flow. Track and report KPI''s to reduce costs and improve effectiveness including on time delivery, quality and vendor performance and actively develop or exit underperforming vendors. Craft negotiation strategies and negotiate terms of contracts; meeting and assessing suppliers with respect to their suitability, including site visits and audits as required. Manage existing and introduce new contracts and supply agreements. Maintain relationships with existing suppliers whilst acting as an ambassador to the business. Take ownership of supply line challenges elevating concerns to the relevant departments, as needed. To maintain system data in SAP to ensure accuracy of MRP output. Work with the Production Planning Supervisor to identify risk management strategies in order to provision materials where there are supply chain constraints e.g. dual sourcing, strategic safety stock, consignmen