Purchasing Manager

Butler Ross; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Harlow is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing operations. This role involves developing team efficiency, negotiating supplier contracts, and analyzing market trends for cost savings opportunities. Candidates should have previous manufacturing procurement experience and strong leadership skills. The salary offers up to £50,000 and requires full onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to oversee a small team and develop team efficiency.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to ensure efficient sourcing operations.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts including pricing and service agreements.
• Analyze market trends for opportunities in cost savings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

ERP/MRP software - ideally SAP

Job description

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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

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