Purchasing Manager SAS Doncaster
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
With over 34 years at the forefront of architectural aluminium solutions SAS is a trusted partner to the UKs leading fabricators providing highperformance windows doors curtain walling and full façade packages. Following our integration into ASSA ABLOY in March 2025 our ambition has never been greater.
We are now seeking a positive approachable and experienced leader to head our Purchasing function in Doncaster. This role will work closely with other UK ASSA ABLOY companies at supplier level to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient supply arrangements are achieved.
Main Responsibilities and Key Challenges:
As the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the sourcing of all goods and services supplied to the business.
- Analysing spend data to identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiating supply agreements with nominated suppliers.
- Representing and enhancing the ASSA ABLOY brand with suppliers and external partners.
- Contributing to the annual activity plan for the Purchasing department and managing day-to-day team workloads.
- Working collaboratively with Technical Sales Marketing Operations and Finance teams to support the development of existing and new products.
- Preparing procurement reports and presenting findings to wider teams when required.
- Ensuring supplier compliance with the ASSA ABLOY Quality System.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and promoting best-practice procurement across the department.
Qualifications Skills & Experience
We are looking for a decisive and driven leader who has:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a purchasing or procurement environment.
- Strong IT skills including MS Office and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- CIPS or an equivalent professional qualification (desirable).
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A positive approachable and collaborative leadership style.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Confidence and resilience with the ability to manage conflict and influence difficult stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- High levels of integrity and professional ethics.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.
As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
ASSA ABLOY är världsledande inom lås- och dörrlösningar som uppfyller krav på trygghet, säkerhet och användarvänlighet – oavsett bransch. Vi tar er säkerhetslösning på största allvar.
