Purchasing Manager

The Recruitment Fix; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company in Oldham is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes and maintain supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in an engineering environment, with strong negotiation skills and a track record in cost-saving initiatives. This position offers up to £42,000 per annum and excellent benefits, including a 9-day fortnight.

Benefits

9-day fortnight

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Demonstrable success in cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify suppliers and maintain a list of approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Procure materials in line with MRP demands.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Inventory and supply chain management

Management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager. upto £42000 per annum. Established and well-respected company. Excellent working environment. Has a credible record of long-term staff members. Exc Benefits including 9 day fortnight. We are working with an established manufacturer in Oldham who are looking for Purchasing Manager who will oversee the carrying out the process of buying materials, parts and services.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate suppliers and maintain an accurate and well-maintained list of approved suppliers.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and make recommendations for corrective actions or change.
• Procure materials, parts etc. in line with the MRP demands and specific individual requirements.
• Obtain the best price at any one time, or negotiate acceptable prices for material, parts and services.
• Process any purchase orders and raise the necessary documentation, including where appropriate, the current engineering drawings.
• Plan the release of internal works orders so that we can achieve customer delivery dates.
• Schedule work on key resources and monitor the performance against these schedules.
• Advise available to promise dates for customer orders.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of the UNITY system, including the generation of parts details on the computer system.
• Follow Company Quality Control procedures i.e. ISO9001 & ISO13485.
• Management of a small stores team
• Determine and record key supply chain KPI's
• Coordinate with production department/technical department on stock requirements
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications

About you / Qualifications

• Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrable success in cost-saving initiatives through strategic procurement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of how to generate and manage supply contracts.
• Management experience with the ability to lead and support
• Proficient in Microsoft office and MRP systems
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Ability to work independently

How to apply

For more information, please send your CV, in confidence, to Chris at The Recruitment Fix