Purchasing Manager

CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITED; Corbriggs; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant and equipment hire company in Corbriggs is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing function. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier negotiation within the construction industry and proven leadership skills. This role involves maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring efficient procurement processes. A valid driving license is required. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent upon experience

Company Car

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Employer contributory pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with suppliers of plant and equipment in construction.
• Proven achievements in a similar purchasing role.
• Possess a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchasing function for operational efficiency.
• Develop relationships with approved suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure efficient purchasing processes aligned with quality management systems.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Risk management

Commercial management

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Relevant qualification in purchasing or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 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

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.

Full Job Description Can Be Provided Upon Request