EDGE Innovate have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our busy purchasing team. As Purchasing Manager, you will report to the Head of Supply Chain and be responsible for leading the entire procurement function. This is an exciting role for the successful candidate to manage and lead the team to ensure they deliver excellence in all functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong, solid background in purchasing and supply management. Responsibilities: Leading, managing and mentoring a team of purchasing personnel, ensuring a good team ethos and inclusion of all team members remains prevalent. Work in conjunction with the Engineering, Planning & Stores teams in terms of Bills of Materials accuracy, ECN management & AOB. Establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include (but not limited to) supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination. Adapt a common sense ethos within the department, responding to any challenges efficiently and communicating areas of concern to the relevant planning & production teams. Reporting to management, the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance and shortage elimination along with ensuring performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked and reported on as required for supply base management and improvement. Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels pertained to the business requirements. Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services and supplier processes throughout a global enterprise to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization. Ensure stock takes take place on a regular basis and report any discrepancies to the Head of Supply Chain & Finance Manager. Ensure transaction accuracy including implementing a supplier price change procedure, goods in accuracy along with building a good rapport with any existing and new suppliers. Implement regular team appraisals and participate in management meetings and provide input to the business planning process This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the company. PERSON SPECIFICATION PURCHASING MANAGER EssentialCriteria Qualifications,& Experience 3 years experience working within a Purchasing or Sourcing Management role to include: Proven track record of working in a large manufacturing organisation; Successful management of a purchasing function and advising stakeholders on key issues; Effective management of staff; Proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers Experience managing contracts with suppliers to supply the company with materials at a cost -effective price Desirable Experience of working within the engineering sector in a similar role Knowledge Knowledge of all purchasing functions within the engineering sector Skills and Competencies Strong leadership style with the ability to lead change; Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills; Well-developed analytical, innovative and problem-solving abilities; Good organisational, planning and time management skills; Strong computer skills and competency in MS Office applications. EDGE Innovate is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Strong Leadership Communication skills problem solver good time management skills