Purchasing Manager

Role Summary

Our client is a leading manufacturer, delivering innovative products and software. Their trusted products serve both commercial and consumer markets, built with a focus on reliability, innovation, and the highest standards of quality.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Manager with a well-established manufacturing company. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will lead a team of Purchasing and Supply Planning professionals to ensure the timely procurement of quality products at competitive prices.

Job duties

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental strategies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Leading a team of purchasing professionals, managing supplier relationships, price negotiation, and purchase orders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and providing guidance on internal projects affecting productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Mitigating supply chain risk through effective supplier and vendor management, including contracts and service level agreements.
• Monitoring global economic trends and emerging technologies to enhance supply chain performance.
• Delivering cost savings while ensuring high-quality goods and services are consistently provided.

Looking for

The ideal candidate will be a Procurement & Supply Chain professional with a proven record of strategic achievement and people leadership within manufacturing operations.

This role suits:

• Procurement professionals withing a manufacturing environment seeking career progression.
• Current Purchasing Managers looking for a fresh challenge.

Key attributes include:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all operational levels.
• Experience in influencing stakeholders to achieve commercial change and meet business objectives.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.

Offer

• Enhance Pension scheme
• Generous training and development budget, including conferences, courses, and relevant events
• Career growth and development opportunities within a dynamic, international business
• A supportive, collaborative, and engaging work environment where independence, drive, and initiative are encouraged