Absolute Recruitment are looking for a Purchasing Manager on behalf of our client in Smethwick.
Main activities and responsibilities
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Implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practice as defined by the company
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Facilitate the timely placement of purchase orders via the demand planning tool
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Manage the procurement process to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
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Management of the purchasing and vendor/product sourcing team
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Develop and maintain extremely strong strategic relationships with the chosen key Suppliers
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Organise freight and shipping from our Asian manufacturing facilities
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Maintaining the availability of circa 1300 live parts
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Manage purchasing budgets, stock targets and preparing forecasts where required
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Review purchase orders and authorise ensuring the accuracy of both price and lead time
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In conjunction with the Vendor and Product Manager, identify and source new Suppliers
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Establish and maintain an approved Supplier database
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Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing framework agreements/contracts with suppliers
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Monitor Supplier performance and compliance with contractual agreements in terms of quality and delivery performance
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Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns
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Manage risk relating to quality, cost, and product availability
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Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors
Education, Qualifications and Experience
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Qualification in purchasing, business, materials management, operations management, or related fields
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Experience in Supplier negotiation and procurement (preferably importing from Asia)
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Strong commercial skills preferably with a manufacturing background
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Working knowledge of Purchasing principles and practices
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Knowledge of demand planning and MRP/ERP systems
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Strong numeracy, financial and commercial acumen
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High competency level in MS Office applications
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Previous experience of managing a team
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Demonstrable history of success in a similar role
Key Skills and Competencies
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The ability to communicate at all levels, both in the UK and Asia
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High level of attention to detail
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Planning, prioritising and organisation skills
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Analytical and problem-solving capability
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Team player