Purchasing Manager (Engineering / M & E Products)
£47,000 - £52,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Career Opportunities + Unrivalled Training & Development + Company Perks Scheme + Free Parking
Nottingham
Are you an experienced buyer from a construction or industrial background looking to work for a Great British success story and a recognised brand name with exceptional career opportunities? Do you have strategic experience with a complex supply chain and want to work in an environment where you are not micromanaged and are trusted to do your job as an expert in your field?
On offer is the opportunity to be the Purchasing Manager in a stable and growing business who are experts in their field. You will be supported by a team of 3 highly skilled buyers, and you'll be responsible for ensuring your supply chain performs against KPIs, leveraging tangible benefit.
Being the lead Buyer within the team means thriving within a fast-paced environment where confident problem-solving and quick decision-making counts. We want the Buyer to hold strong relationships with both external and internal stakeholders and drive performance across all business areas and offer solutions to problems.
The role:
* Build strong relationships across the supply base, be responsible and accountable to make and influence key decisions that are in the best interests of the company
* Manage and resolve key supplier escalations, ensuring on-time delivery
* Drive team performance against KPIs and operational metrics
* Develop and introduce risk mitigation strategies to protect production
* Manage multiple resource/capacity projects with suppliers to ensure achievement of the 5-year plan
* Identify and drive cost reduction activities across the business
* Develop and lead global supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits
* Work with suppliers and engineers to identify new technologies to reduce cost and or add additional value
The person:
* Experience in the Engineering or Construction Procurement sector
* Experience in sourcing and buying products
* Experience of implementing a Warehouse Management system would be an advantage
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr