At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a purchasing team to enhance the supply chain and improve procurement processes.
- Company: Evolving manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, half-day Fridays, pension, shares scheme, life insurance, and healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving improvements in quality, service, and supplier performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing within an engineering environment and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Flexible working hours, with a half day on Friday. Pension, shares scheme, and life insurance. Healthcare scheme.
Are you looking for a challenge as part of an evolving manufacturing business? We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead a small purchasing team and focus on improving the supply chain. You will report to the Operations Director, with the opportunity to bring your ideas and make changes to improve the supply chain function.
The role will involve purchasing subcontract services as well as electrical and electronic componentry, with daily use of the MRP system. The role will also involve:
- Raising purchase orders, and coordinating materials and services for production, basing selection on engineering and specifications, considering obsolescence, engineering changes and part revisions.
- Driving continuous improvement regarding price, quality, service, delivery performance, and lead times.
- Measuring supplier performance, taking steps to ensure improvement, including reducing defective or unacceptable goods or services.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have been in a similar position in an engineering environment, and will have most of the following skills and experience:
- Strong negotiation skills and a great communicator.
- A good understanding of the suppliers in electro-mechanical procurement.
- Ability to manage supplier relationships and performance.
- ERP/MRP experience.
Purchasing Manager employer: H Squared Talent Ltd
H Squared Talent Ltd is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its finance professionals. With a dynamic work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, employees are given the unique opportunity to influence senior decisions and enhance their skill sets in a supportive environment. Located in a thriving market, this role not only offers competitive benefits but also paves the way for meaningful career advancement in a fast-paced, international setting.
