Career advancement opportunities
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a manufacturing business? They can offer you great learning support, visible scope for progression and a protective yet challenging working environment. If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been looking for, click apply!
They design and manufacture a cutting-edge range of electro-mechanical products, used in growing markets globally. With a long-standing history and a great brand reputation, they can offer you a role where you can put your own stamp on it and drive a business forward.
As a Purchasing Manager, you will oversee the supply chain, ensuring materials are available to support business growth. This includes strategic sourcing, inventory control, and managing supplier relationships. You'll be solely responsible for the supply chain, with a plan to grow the team as the business continues to grow.
You will also be responsible for the following:
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Manage daily supply chain activities: identify material needs, negotiate prices and delivery, raise purchase orders, and confirm delivery dates.
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Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business growth.
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Establish best practices for inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
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Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
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Evaluate, monitor, and report on supplier performance, addressing issues as needed.
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Support inventory control during stock counts and resolve discrepancies.
The Candidate: Purchasing Manager
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Proven supply chain/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with supplier development processes.
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Strong people and change management skills.
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ERP/MRP experience
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A clear communicator who is confident in challenging assumptions
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Detail-oriented, energetic, and results-driven.
To be commutable to the office you could live in or near one of the following locations: Woburn, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Newport Pagnell, Olney, Bedford, Northampton, Aylesbury