Purchasing Manager

1four1 Recruitment; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Manager for a dynamic SME in Billingshurst, UK. The role requires ensuring manufacturing operations are well-supplied with components, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing stock holdings. Previous purchasing experience is essential, and full training will be provided. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM or 9 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience is essential.
• Experience with a global network of suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Managing raw material stock holdings.
• Managing supplier relationships.

Job description

About our client :

A dynamic and innovative SME, our clients commitment to quality and sustainability is at the heart of their continued success. They are now seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to join and support their UK-based team.

Job Description :

As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the Company’s manufacturing operations are kept fully supplied with components to achieve planned production targets. Full training will be provided however previous purchasing experience, including working with a global network of suppliers, is essential.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday : 08 : 00 16 : 00 or 09 : 00 17 : 00

Key Responsibilities :

• Raising of purchase orders in a timely manner to support Company requirements and to ensure best price in relation to break points and demand whilst working within defined specifications.
• Managing raw material stock holding inhouse, in transit and at Supplier warehousing to accommodate varying lead times.
• Manage component stockholding.
• Manage Supplier relationships.
• Monitor Supplier performance.
• Maintain LV database.