Purchasing Manager

Escape; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing business in Scotland is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead their purchasing team. The role requires ensuring materials are available to meet production demands and involves relationship building with suppliers. Candidates should have solid purchasing experience in manufacturing and expertise in using MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in using MRP systems.
• Solid understanding of BOMs, inventory management, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a small purchasing team.
• Working with planning teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Processing purchase orders to ensure materials are available.
• Maintaining accurate MRP data and inventory levels.
• Building strong supplier relationships.
• Driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Solid purchasing experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience in managing successful teams

Strong problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Proactive, hands-on approach

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Escape is working with an established manufacturing business in Fife who are looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager. This is a key role and the Purchasing Manager will ensure materials are available to meet production demands.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentor a small purchasing team
• Working with planning and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels
• Processing purchase orders and ensuring materials are available for production
• Maintaining accurate MRP data - pricing and inventory levels
• Build strong supplier relationships to protect lead times and minimise supply disruption
• Driving continuous improvement across procurement processes
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards and regulatory requirements

Knowledge and experience required

• Solid purchasing experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in managing successful teams
• Experienced in using MRP systems
• Solid understanding of BOMs, inventory management and forecasting
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with colleagues and Suppliers
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a track record of improving procIf you would like