Purchasing Manager

Clee Hill Plant Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Car

Discretionary annual bonus

Employer contributory pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Clee Hill Plant Limited is seeking a Purchasing Manager for its Chesterfield office. The role involves leading and managing the purchasing function to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental impact while ensuring effective supplier relationships and procurement processes. Candidates must have experience with suppliers in the construction industry and possess strong negotiation and leadership skills. A valid driving licence is also required. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company car and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with suppliers of plant and equipment in the construction industry.
• Proven track record in a similar Purchasing Manager role.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchasing function.
• Maintain an effective list of approved suppliers.
• Ensure efficient purchasing and procurement processes.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Commercial management

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Relevant qualifications in procurement or similar fields

Job description

• Competitive salary dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Company Car
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employer contributory pension
• Life Assurance

About Us

With a fleet of over 2,200 items of plant and equipment and employing over 180 staff, we are the largest compaction and surface dressing hire Company in the UK and also provide a general purpose fleet of compact and mid range sized construction and materials handling equipment.

We have a national network of 9 Depots (Glasgow, Darlington, Stoke, Chesterfield, Ludlow, Corby, Andover, Dartford and Newton Abbot) and have operated for over 60 years which is a testament to our culture of ‘Committed to Service in Everything We Do’.

The Role

We have a vacancy for a Purchasing Manager based at our Chesterfield Head Office (S41 0JW). Basic hours 8:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (42.5 hours per week).

Reporting to the Managing and Operations Directors, the Main Objective is to lead and manage the purchasing function to sustainably purchase and acquire products and services which enhance operational efficiency, safety and environmental impact, at the optimum quality, price and time of delivery.

Key Duties

• Maintain an effective list of Approved Suppliers, develop and maintain long term productive relationships with them and negotiate National Contracts in fulfilment of the purchasing functions objectives
• Manage effective Risk Management Strategies and Processes to ensure critical supplies are always available
• Ensure efficient and cost effective purchasing and procurement processes and procedures are in place and are aligned and integrated within the requirements of our Quality Management Systems

Full job description can be provided upon request

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must have experience in dealing with suppliers of plant and equipment and parts which service the construction industry (e.g Rollers, Pavers, Loading Shovels, Excavators and Dumpers etc). They must also be suitably qualified, have a track record of achievements in a similar role and proven good commercial management, leadership, communication and decision making skills.

We are looking for someone who has drive, can continually seek to improve our purchasing processes and positively contribute towards the efficiency of our plant fleet and associated operational systems.

Candidates must possess a valid driving licence.