Purchasing Manager

Hydrachem Limited; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water purification manufacturer in Billingshurst seeks a Purchasing Manager to oversee supply chain operations. The role involves managing supplier relationships, purchasing raw materials, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have international purchasing experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary starting at £40,000 and additional benefits including comprehensive training and a health program.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and support

Health and wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Highly literate with good level of conversational and written English.
• Experience of purchasing internationally and working with a global network of suppliers.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and with quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders in a timely manner to support Company requirements.
• Managing raw material stock holding inhouse and at Supplier warehousing.
• Managing Supplier relationships and monitoring Supplier performance.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Ability to work to deadlines

Problem-solving skills

Highly literate

Education

CIPS qualification preferred

Tools

LV software

Job description

Job Title

Purchasing Manager

Location

Billingshurst, West Sussex

Salary

£40k+ DOE

Job type

Full time, Permanent

About us

We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for dedicated and detail oriented Sales Manager to support our UK based team.

Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer.

All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.

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 international purchasing experience, including working with a global network of suppliers, is essential.

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.
• Knowledge of Company standard operating procedures and ensuring that they are followed to comply with audit requirements.
• Overseeing daily activities of department.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly literate. Good level of conversational and written English
• Highly numerate.
• Highly PC and mainframe computer literate, including experience using LV software.
• CIPS qualification preferred.
• Experience of purchasing internationally and working with a global network of suppliers.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, and with quality systems.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with operational personnel and management.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Organised and methodical
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits

• £40,000+ per annum. Salary is negotiable.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Free onsite parking.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Purchasing, Procurement, Back Orders, Batch Quantity, Manufacturing, Stock & Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Negotiation, CIPS, 5S, Ordering, Requisitions, Supplier Relationship Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, Supplier & Vendor Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing may also be considered for this role.