Join Our Clients Global Team as the Purchasing Manager- Hybrid- Permanent- £45k plus bonus
Based in Blackburn, Lancashire, our manufacturing client has a global reach with multiple award-winning products.
Overview
Reporting to the Supply Chain manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best deals, managing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely delivery of products, materials, and services.
Your key responsibilities:
1. Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in accordance with specified technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
2. Analysing market trends and pricing to make informed purchasing decisions.
3. Responsible for purchasing of capital equipment, working closely with all related departments.
4. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers.
5. Sourcing and introduction of new Suppliers, developing current specifications and supplier evaluation and approval.
6. Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
7. Interface with other departments and suppliers for all matters related to the procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
8. Monitoring, reviewing, and maintaining inventory levels in accordance with the business needs, managing material flow with suppliers and internal customers.
9. Monitor and control requests for purchases against existing purchase limits.
10. To travel abroad as and when required to carry out duties connected with the role.
11. Participation in internal and supplier audits.
12. To be instrumental in reviewing and improving purchasing practices and standards and developing working procedures and documentation to implement improvements.
13. Responsible for rejecting materials back on suppliers, obtaining CAPAs from suppliers, and removing material from stock once accepted by supplier.
14. Responsible for updating company risk register for the purchasing function and working closely with suppliers to mitigate those risks.
Health & Safety
It is the responsibility of the post holder to promote health, safety, and welfare throughout the Company. The post holder will undertake their duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and procedures.
Development & Learning
The post holder will be expected to develop their understanding of new technologies by undertaking training when requested.
Education & Training
Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) preferred but not essential. A recognised qualification in manufacturing or supply chain management. Full range of computer skills.
Key Capabilities & Skills:
* Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience preferably in a large manufacturing Company.
* Knowledge of contract law and legislation/documentation relating to purchasing from overseas.
* MRP Systems.
* Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Sound organisational skills.
* Excellent negotiation skills; liaise with suppliers, and internal personnel at all levels with an ability to influence.
* Able to work within a team environment.
* High level of attention to detail.
What’s on offer:
* 40 hrs per Week - Monday to Friday.
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* BUPA Health Care.
* Salary £45k plus 10% performance/profit related annual bonus.
* Stunning working environment.
* Hybrid working.
* Opportunity for progression.
If you are looking to apply for this fantastic role, send your up-to-date CV to voconnor@axonmoore.com. All successful candidates will be contacted directly to discuss this role in more detail.
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