Purchasing Manager

Wickford

Salary: £35k-£38k

My Client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Purchasing Manager to join their growing team.

Purchasing Manager- Responsibilities would include:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
• Managing daily purchasing activities
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines etc
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets
• Working to improve purchasing system and processes
• Perform other related tasks as requested

Purchasing Manager– Person Requirements:

The candidate would ideally have the following requirements:

• Degree in business administration or a related field
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%
• Life assurance scheme
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus scheme