Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and purchasing operations. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with sustainable procurement guidelines, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. With a commitment to cost savings and supplier performance evaluation, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a manufacturing setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values dedication and teamwork, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday

Employer pension contribution

Cash plan and discount benefit scheme

Annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Purchasing, Procurement & Supply Chain in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement & purchasing of materials and services.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations and maintain documentation.
• Drive cost savings and manage departmental responsibilities.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPS Qualified or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Supplier Portals

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Telford

Salary - Competitive

Full Time - Permanent

Our client manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.

As a global leader in their field, they supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.

The Role

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all aspects of procurement & purchasing of all goods, materials and services, ensuring that the company’s operational needs are met in line with our clients sustainable procurement guidelines, considering price, quality and delivery, ensuring continuity of supply.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the procurement & purchasing of all production & non-production materials and services.
2. Manage customer contracted & non-contracted metal demand & purchase contracts, with all group & non-group suppliers.
3. Manage stocks of all purchased goods in line with company objectives and report accordingly.
4. Manage all group & non-group metal scrap contracts.
5. Demand analysis, purchase order and expedition.
6. Supplier liaison and management, maintaining clear and timely lines of communication & supply.
7. Assess & manage all supply in line with I2R sustainable procurement guidelines.
8. Manage all supplier contract negotiation & approval, maintain all documentation & proactively assess renewal requirements.
9. Manage tender processes by gathering data, collating quotations, and arranging sample trials where applicable.
10. Manage supplier database, qualification & new supplier set up via I2R Supplier Portal (Ariba).
11. Lead development and implement process to evaluate and report on supplier performance.
12. Create, review, manage, maintain & follow purchasing processes and procedures.
13. Manage and maintain purchasing databases and files including contracts, pricing, orders etc. and provide reports to internal stakeholders.
14. Proactively seek demand outlets for all slow moving, purchased materials.
15. Support SAP purchasing implementation.
16. Drive cost savings and regular benchmarking exercise to ensure best prices obtained.
17. Manage and support direct reports.
18. Assign, manage and maintain departmental responsibilities to direct reports, ensuring effective training and development of team.

About You

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in Purchasing, Procurement & Supply Chain, within a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office Applications.

Desired Experience

• Fast-paced manufacturing / FMCG environment.
• Supplier Portals.
• SAP.
• System Migration.
• CIPS Qualified or working towards.

The ideal candidate:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to communicate in all formats and at all levels with colleagues, managers and external organisations.
• Organisational skills to prioritise effectively.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, including vlookups, pivot tables etc.
• Dedication.
• Enthusiastic, driven and self-motivated.

Benefits Offered:

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Cash plan and discount benefit scheme.
• Annual bonus based on performance.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.