At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and manage high-value orders for a respected company.
- Company: Established company with a supportive and dynamic working environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with production teams and optimise processes.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a significant impact on procurement processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing management and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
£40-45,000 per annum
Established and well-respected company
Excellent working environment
Extensive training and career development opportunities
Safe and supportive working environment
We are seeking a highly experienced, savvy Purchasing Manager to lead our client's procurement function. As they scale and handle large quantity orders from major international clients, our client requires a strategic professional who can manage high-value expenditure while maintaining rigorous stock control across a wide and complex product range.
The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, from sourcing raw materials and electrical components to managing relationships with specialised technical vendors.
Role Expectations
- Strategic Procurement: Lead the procurement strategy to support business scaling, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and "spending savvy" decision-making for high-volume orders.
- High-Value Expenditure Management: Oversee large-scale purchase orders and financial commitments, ensuring budget alignment and favourable commercial terms with key suppliers.
- Inventory & Stock Control: Manage a larger range of products and components, ensuring optimal stock levels for live manufacturing orders using the Aligni ERP system.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, including metal fabricators and technical component providers.
- Operational Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Manager and Operations Manager to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules and project deadlines.
- Process Optimisation: Continuously improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and support the continued growth of the business.
About you
- Experience as a purchasing manager ideally within an electrical environment
- Strong negotiation skills
- Demonstrable success in cost-saving initiatives through strategic procurement.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of how to generate and manage supply contracts.
- Management experience with the ability to lead and support
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems
- Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
- Ability to work independently
For more information, please send your CV, in confidence, to Tracey at The Recruitment Fix.
Purchasing Manager in Heywood employer: THE RECRUITMENT FIX LIMITED
Join a well-respected engineering manufacturer in Oldham, where you will benefit from an excellent rate of pay and a supportive working environment that values long-term staff commitment. With a unique 9-day working fortnight, you can enjoy every other Friday off, allowing for a better work-life balance while advancing your skills in sheet metal assembly and fabrication.
Contact Details:
THE RECRUITMENT FIX LIMITED Recruitment Team
