WSR are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join the team of our esteemed client based in Milton Keynes.
Location: Milton Keynes
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 4:30pm. 3:30pm finish on a Friday
Reports To: Operations Director
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for setting the purchasing strategy across our different sites. You will own the stock system, bringing together locations and consumption, anticipating requirements and purchasing at the best balance of price and volume.
You will work in a small purchasing team, alongside the Purchasing Coordinator, to ensure all orders from Production and Project Managers are processed and logged promptly on Smartsheet. You will manage inventory, track how it is used, and adjust purchasing habits in accordance with apparent trends. You will build and manage new and existing supplier relationships to ensure that orders can be expedited and updated as required. This will include, but is not limited to:
* Communicating with the Operations Director and gaining approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors or on new supplies.
* Collaborating with Project Managers and Production to ensure they are aware of progress.
* Setting up a benchmarking system for suppliers and negotiating to make sure the company gets the best possible prices and terms, whilst maintaining strong supplier relationships.
* Regular meetings with suppliers, maintaining a supplier performance log, ensuring regular reviews of supplier service, and ensuring any issues or non-conformances are promptly brought to their attention and followed through until resolved satisfactorily.
* Maintaining a network of professional contacts in order to identify new opportunities for improved deals on orders.
Key Competencies:
* Able to strategically plan
* Proactive, will-do approach to challenges
* Collaborative working
* Self-motivated team player
* Able to work under pressure
* Resourcefulness
* Attention to detail
* Adaptability and willingness to embrace change
Benefits:
* Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm (3:30pm finish on Fridays)
* Life insurance 3x salary
* Private Health Insurance
* 23 days holiday (with an additional 1 day per full year employed increasing up to an additional 5 days) plus Bank Holidays
* Lunch provided for all employees/breakfast items supplied.
* Free onsite parking
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Employee of the Month
* Discretionary bonus scheme (after probationary period)
Please click APPLY NOW, or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.
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