Purchasing Manager - Diss

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager for our brilliant client based in Diss. We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic person ideally with previous experience within a similar manufacturing environment. This is a full-time permanent role with working hours of 08:30 – 17:00, Monday – Friday. The salary offered is £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.

The company is a UK sales and manufacturing company operating within the construction industry and home improvement sector. Established 30 years ago, the company enjoys year-on-year success with representation in the UK, across Europe, Ireland and the US. They are a friendly and well-established team who work hard together to ensure customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything they do.

The Job

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day activities within the department with the goal of increasing efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Authorising purchase orders for all glass, aluminium, as well as major electrical, electronic and assembly components.
• Work to resolve any disputes relating to supplier invoices.
• Take responsibility for the procurement of any other assets as required by the company.
• Negotiate and agree pricing contracts for the above items and service contracts (including energy and waste).
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers, including site visits, identify potential suppliers and complete supplier appraisal reports.
• Manage the approved suppliers list, issuing non-conformance notices where performance or quality falls below acceptable standards.
• Analyse procurement statistics and prepare reports to the Ops Director and Board members to understand the commercial purchasing marketplace.
• Assist with quality checking the glass units as requested by the production department in line with relevant company and industry inspection standards.
• Forecast demand for services and products to meet business needs, providing early warnings of stock and component shortfalls caused by external influences and market forces.
• Keep on top of stock levels, identifying obsolete and slow-moving stock.
• Manage regular stock takes, reporting findings for the FD.
• Heading up a team of 3, ensure all training is assessed and up to date.
• Compose, review and improve departmental processes and procedures, including planning and controlling change and guiding staff through the changes.
• Management of the glass database, updating the manufacturing department with lead times and any issues that may impact the team.
• Source any bespoke steel requirements including specialist paint processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Brilliant people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to multitask on various duties with ever-changing deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and busy team with an ambitious manufacturing company.

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively, you can email a copy of your CV and covering letter to gemma@horizoneast.co.uk. We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

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