Purchasing Manager

Michael Page (UK); Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Doncaster is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities and lead a team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier negotiations, managing relationships, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. A background in manufacturing procurement and strong analytical skills are vital. The position offers a salary of £50-60k, a 4.5-day work week, and benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Private healthcare

Long service reward schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in purchasing and procurement within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Proven skills in reducing costs and improving quality.
• Strong communication skills at various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement functions to drive cost out of the supply chain.
• Manage supplier relationships for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with teams for demand forecasting and inventory management.
• Create metrics (KPIs) to hold suppliers accountable.

Skills

Purchasing and procurement

Supplier negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system knowledge

Job description

• Full responsibility for purchasing and procurement across 2 sites
• Opportunity to lead a small team to achieve business success

About Our Client

I'm currently working in partnership with a highly successful Doncaster based manufacturer who supply a range of large assembly-based products to a stable and growing customer base. This leading UK business has experienced impressive growth in recent years and are now looking for a Purchasing Manager to help them maximise supplier efficiency, cost of supply chain and quality of goods.

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager will have full responsibility for all purchasing and procurement activities across the business. With 2 Buyers reporting into this role, focus will be on supplier negotiations and relationships. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the procurement function with a view to drive cost out of the supply chain
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Create and utilise key metrics to hold suppliers to account (KPIs)
• Working alongside quality to investigate any non-conformances (NCRs)

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong purchasing background with a proven knowledge of the manufacturing sector. You will also possess:

• A demonstrable background in purchasing and/or procurement within the manufacturing sector
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proven skills in reducing costs, improving quality and implementing purchasing processes to improve supplier relations and delivery
• Strong communication skills both at shop floor and board level
• ERP system knowledge would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• £50-60k, depending on experience
• 4 and a half day working week
• Wider benefits package including salary sacrifice pension, private healthcare and long service reward schemes