Purchasing Manager

Duxvalves; Oldham; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturer in Oldham is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes, manage suppliers, and lead a small team. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and experience within an engineering environment. You will ensure quality standards are met and effectively coordinate with internal departments to achieve delivery dates. Competitive salary of £39,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain a list of approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and suggest improvements.
• Procure materials according to MRP and specific requirements.
• Negotiate prices for materials and services.
• Process purchase orders and necessary documentation.
• Plan release of internal work orders for customer delivery dates.
• Manage a small stores team.
• Record key supply chain KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

£39,000 per annum

Established and well-respected company

Excellent working environment

Has a credible record of long-term staff members

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.

The Job

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 KPIs

Coordinate with production department/technical department on stock requirements

Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications

About You

Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment

Strong negotiation skills

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

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

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