Purchasing Executive

Mars Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer matched pension scheme

Death in Service scheme

Training & Development

Perkbox Employee discounts

WeCare well-being programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Mars Recruitment is recruiting a Purchasing Executive for a manufacturing business in Witney on a 12-month FTC. The role centers on securing materials and managing suppliers to meet production needs and support growth plans.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in manufacturing purchasing, are proficient with Excel and Power BI, and have ERP experience. Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills are essential, along with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing-focused purchasing or buying role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supplier relationship management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues and business improvement initiatives.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material and component availability to meet production requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement activities.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to support production plans.
• Support operational and commercial objectives through effective purchasing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP system

Job description

Purchasing Executive Manufacturing 12-month FTC Witney GBP40,000pa plus benefits:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Executive to join a well-established specialist manufacturer in the Witney area. With growth plans to scale their GBP100m turnover business to over GBP200m over the next 5 years, the Purchasing Executive will be joining a small Supply Chain team, whose remit is to ensure material and component availability meet their production requirements through effective purchasing, supplier management and inventory control, supporting the company's operational and commercial objectives.

This Purchasing Executive role would suit someone who is in a Buying, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Materials Coordination role looking to gain more experience. It would also suit someone who is in a Purchasing or Buying role, but wants to have more involvement in dealing with suppliers on a day-to-day basis.

To be considered for this Purchasing Executive position you will need the following experience and skills:

• 4 years or more of experience in a manufacturing focused purchasing or buying role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Power BI.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supplier relationship management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues and business improvement initiatives.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Our client offers a competitive salary of GBP40,000pa, 25 days annual leave, Employer matched pension scheme, Death in Service scheme, Training & Development, Employee discounts platform (Perkbox), WeCare well-being programme, Cycle-to-work scheme.

If you re a Purchasing Executive with a manufacturing background, and you re looking to be part of an exciting growth phase with lots of project work,

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.