Purchasing Manager in Stokesley

• Purchasing Manager - Fixed Term Contract for around 15 months to cover Maternity Leave
• Reports To: Operations Director
• Department: Operations
• Hours of work
• About Analox

Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems.

Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving.

We have 115 people.

Analox operates from a purpose built 15,000 sq ft factory and offices in Stokesley Business Park, North Yorkshire, and from a remotely based sales and sales support team as well as a distribution centre in Houston, Texas

Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration.

We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology in ever‑changing environments and make an impact in growing industries.

Analox is proud to have achieved Net Zero in our manufacturing operations, with all the energy required to make our products sourced from renewable means: our on‑site solar panels generate more power than we consume (with surplus exported back to the National Grid), and any shortfall is covered by imported electricity from the National Grid, purchased exclusively from certified renewable sources at a premium to guarantee sustainability.

We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great.

We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path.

Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and managing all purchasing activities within Analox.

The primary focus is sourcing suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services across production and projects while maintaining supplier relationships.

The role should optimise purchasing processes, maintain and support inventory levels, and achieve cost savings.

• Main Responsibilities
• Lead, supervise, and support the purchasing team to achieve departmental goals and performance targets.
• Work closely with the Operations Management Team to understand business needs and support operational requirements.
• Monitor purchasing activities to ensure quality, cost control, and timely delivery.
• Ensure non‑manufacturing/project purchases are efficient.
• Cost management and control to demonstrate accountability for achieving company margin targets.
• Ensure there is a culture of keeping the system accurate and up to date with minimum stock levels, lead times, economic order quantities, etc.
• Improvement of stock turns and management of over stocks / slow moving stock.
• Accountable for the purchasing manual, all associated purchasing work instructions/processes and keeping them accurate and up to date as this forms a key part of our business quality management system.
• Own, maintain and report on the Supply Chain Risk Register, escalating major concerns to the Operations Director for inclusion on the Company risk register.
• Monthly report key metrics (KPIs) that are reviewed monthly to support our continuous performance improvement in the purchasing function.
• Develop tools for effectively monitoring, measuring & managing supplier performance.
• Resolve supplier issues, escalations, and team challenges effectively.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner to all relevant internal and external stakeholders to foster the culture detailed by the Analox values & behaviours.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement regulations and specific customer contractual requirements throughout the whole supply chain.
• Travel as required to forge and maintain supplier relationships and performance.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.

All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager.

Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals.

Health and Safety

Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same.

Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies.

Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organised work environment.

Equality and Diversity

Analox are committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to their behaviour to other employees and service users.

Analox Values

At Analox, our values, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualification

• 2 years in a similar Role
• CIPS level 4

Skills

• Negotiation
• Organisation
• Communication
• Time Management
• Decision-Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Contract Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Knowledge
• ERP / Procurement software
• Ethical and Sustainable sourcing
• Supply Chain Management Principles
• Product Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance practice and principles

Experience

• 2+ years in a similar Role
• Personal Attributes
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Attention to detail
• Strategic Thinker
• Problem solving skills
• People Management
• People Management

If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team.

Please note - we do not offer sponsorship or working visas.

• Company Benefits
• 32 days annual leave (increasing to 37 with service) including 8 public holidays – plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Christmas Eve holiday
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and GP24 Service
• Group Life Insurance
• Enhanced sick leave (after probationary period)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
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