Purchasing Manager

Generacion y Gestion; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business based in Harlow is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing operations. The ideal candidate has experience in purchasing within manufacturing and will lead a small team to optimize quality and costs. Responsibilities include negotiating supplier contracts and collaborating with departments to align procurement activities. This position offers a salary up to £50,000 and requires full onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to oversee a small team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team ensuring efficient operations.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ERP/MRP software (SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a manufacturing business based in Harlow, Essex with a salary up to £50,000.

Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment, at a managerial level and be keen to progress in their career.

Role Responsibilities Of The Purchasing Manager Include

• Lead and develop the team to ensure efficient sourcing and purchasing operations
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including pricing, terms, and service level agreements
• Analyse market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals
• Monitor and report on procurement metrics, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
  
  

Person Specification Of The Purchasing Manager

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Leadership skills with the ability to oversee a small team
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with using ERP/MRP software - ideally SAP
• Strong Microsoft suite experience
  
  

Salary

Up to £50k

This position requires fully onsite presence

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, purchasing manager, commodity manager, sourcing manager, purchasing supervisor, supply chain manager, purchasing lead, commodity lead, sourcing lead or strategic sourcing manager

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