Purchasing Manager

Overview

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday 39 hours per week

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Responsibilities

• Be in control of the full purchasing and procurement process from initial supplier identification and validation, contract negotiations, quotations and scheduling, through to metrics and quality performance measurement
• Use the business’ ERP software to understand Bill of Material demand requirements, and procure materials in order to satisfy these demands, whilst maintaining stock holding targets
• Conduct research and utilise industry knowledge to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Based at the Cannock site but travel to Northamptonshire and Rutland sites required
• Develop the purchasing strategy including internal processes
• Assist in the development of the business’ strategic suppliers
• Attend meetings and support the business’ New Product Introduction process
• Manage the work of other members of staff – principally the responsibility for Raw Material Stores and the Goods-In Process
• Ensure suppliers are aware of the business’ objectives
• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
• Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities

Key Skills

• Experience of a similar role within the automotive or similar industry (Tier1, Tier2 or OEM)
• In depth understanding of automotive processes and procedures
• To be able to work in an organisation undergoing growth and change
• A positive “can do” attitude, with a willingness for flexibility and the ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships
• The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
• Commercial awareness, with an excellent standard of numeracy in order to analyse data
• Good oral and written communication skills
• A flair for negotiation and networking

Benefits

• An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking company
• Training and development opportunities
• Genuine career progression
• Competitive annual leave package
• Company pension
• Free parking

If you are interested in the Purchasing Manager opportunity please apply directly through this website or Jacob Thomas Associates

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