The Role
My client seeks an ambitious experienced electronic-biased Purchasing Manager to join the business. The ideal candidate will have extensive purchasing experience, over 10 years of management experience, and an electronics background.
The Role
Negotiate and coordinate the timely and cost-effective supply of all materials, sub-assemblies, and support services to the point of need, ensuring company cost and performance targets are achieved.
Promoting and maintaining close liaison with Planning, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Engineering disciplines to maximise procurement performance for the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure cost savings while upholding quality and reliability standards.
* Oversee a supplier portfolio, optimizing the flow of products from various sources to meet operational requirements.
* Establish, monitor, and own departmental KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, including sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and delivery speed.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes and overall performance.
* Develop and execute effective purchasing strategies for materials, supplies, and services to align with business objectives.
* Manage supplier performance through evaluation and relationship building, ...