Purchasing Manager

My client is an industry leader within the Fluid Power sector having been established over 40 years they have concreted themselves as one of the largest distributors of fluid power products in the UK, supplying various industries. They are now looking to add a purchasing/procurement specialist to their engineering team. Working closely with various departments across the business, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a difference.

Purchasing Manager

Gloucester 

£40,000 - £45,000 DOE - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life insurance

Monday to Friday working hours.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day procurement and supply chain processes.
• Enterprise Resource Planning.
• Create plans and procedures for risk management and mitigation.
• Oversee demand management and forecasting.
• Materials Requirements Planning.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve quality problems.
• Negotiate with Suppliers.
• Benchmark suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Tender management
• Produce purchase orders through suppliers.
• Business KPI reports – Quality, Cost variances, Inventory,
• Monitor commodity costs and make recommendations.
• Work closely with all business functions.

To apply you MUST have or hold:

• CIPS Level 2 or above is desirable.
• Experience in a previous similar role.
• Project and planning skills
• Be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• MRP/ERP experience is essential.
• Knowledge of raw materials purchasing is beneficial.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing
• Experience in supplier negotiation.
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong Communication skills – written and verbally.
• A strong “can do” attitude.
• Able to work under pressure.

This is a fantastic for you to join an amazing company that are looking to commit long term to the right person with further industry recognised purchasing training whilst helping you grow as a purchasing professional.

If you are interested in this new and exciting position then call Tom Brocklehurst on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV to (url removed)

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