Job Description
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 and an electronics background.
The Rol
eNegotiate 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 Responsibilitie
* s:Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure cost savings while upholding quality and reliability standard
* s.Oversee a supplier portfolio, optimizing the flow of products from various sources to meet operational requirement
* s.Establish, monitor, and own departmental KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvemen
* t.Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, including sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and delivery spee
* d.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes and overall performanc
* e.Develop and execute effective purchasing strategies for materials, supplies, and services to align with business objective
* s.Manage supplier performance through evaluation and relationship building, ensuring reliability and quality while supporting strategic departmental goal
* s.Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Store teams to ensure materials are available promptly to meet operational demand
* s.Monitor and forecast demand levels to maintain a continuous supply of materials while minimizing excess inventor
y.
Requiremen
ts:Holds an engineering qualification ideally in an electronics fi
eldOver 10 years of experience managing a team (essenti
al)Hold CIPS Leve
l 6Highly proficient in using ERP and MRP to
olsKnowledge of electronic compone
ntsDemonstrated ability to secure favourable terms with suppl
ierExcellent negotiation ski
llsUp-to-date knowledge of modern procurement pract
iceSolid understanding of logistics and supply ch
ain
Sa
lary The salary for this position is £55,000–£60,000 for candidates who meet all key qualifications and competen
cies.
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tions.