Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; Snodland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Buyer for an 18-month contract on a fully onsite basis. The role involves overseeing purchasing and stores teams, ensuring effective procurement and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a CIPS Level 4 or above, along with strong management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role.
• Strong management and negotiation skills.
• Experience of using SAP and knowledge of MRP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team.
• Manage stock levels using SAP MRP; maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Record and report cost savings and KPIs.

Skills

Management

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

CIPS Level 4

Tools

SAP

MRP

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Senior Buyer

Fully Onsite

18 month Contract

Overview:
Responsible for leading the local purchasing and stores team within the Manufacturing division, ensuring cost-effective procurement of engineering and non-stock items, efficient inventory control, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team.




• Manage stock levels using SAP MRP; maintain high inventory accuracy.




• Oversee consignment stock and material.




• Conversion of Purchase orders.




• Support category management implementation and group purchasing initiatives.




• Record and report cost savings and KPIs.




• Assist in tenders.




• Provide departmental cover during shutdowns or absences.




• Monitor and assess all Operations / procedures




• Promote continuous improvement and safe systems of work.

Person Specification:

• CIPS Level 4 (or above)




• Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role




• Strong management and negotiation skills.




• Experience of using SAP with knowledge of MRP




• Ability to manage a tender process.




• Analytical, proactive, and flexible with strong communication abilities.




• Commercially aware and IT literate (Word, Excel).

To apply please send your cv to [e-mail]

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