Purchasing Manager

emergemarket.com; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing function and ensure efficient inventory management. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and forecast demand. Your expertise in MRP/ERP systems and strong analytical skills will be crucial in maximizing business efficiency. Join a company that values integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement, and take the next step in your career with a team that prioritizes your professional development and success.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading a purchasing team or managing a multi-million-dollar supply chain.
• Experience in electrical/electronic manufacturing or distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing function and negotiate favorable pricing.
• Forecast demand and maintain inventory levels efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams for effective service.

Skills

Planning/Prioritisation

Decision Making

Customer Service Mindset

Data Analysis

Education

Full understanding of demand profile management

2+ years of experience in purchasing

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Managing and execution of the purchasing function and associated duties.

This role is responsible for the planning & purchasing of products, managing orders, monitoring and managing inventory levels and negotiating favorable purchase pricing.

Working closely with Sales, Product and Operations Teams to perform all duties in a manner which ensures effective customer service.

The role manages day-to-day interaction with all suppliers.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Processing of PO’s and other data using MRP/ERP system.
• Keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency.
• Forecasting likely levels of demand for products and/or component parts to be used in any manufacturing process.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress.
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
• Checking costs, quality and levels of service.
• Conducting research to ascertain market trends.
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
• Verifying PO’s are processed correctly.
• Responding with a sense of urgency to any request or issue and providing information and/or resolution in an expeditious manner.
• Communicating important supplier information to Sales, Product and the SLT including information such as problem deliveries.
• Coordinating and leading order problem resolutions with Sales, Product and Operations.
• Developing relationships to achieve key partnership status with suppliers.
• Visiting suppliers and customers (UK & EU).
• This position is data intensive; the ability to process data sets into demand planning modelling via tools such as Excel is required.
• Experience in planning and/or buying with ERP/MRP systems.
• Industry experience in a manufacturing company and/or with Bills of Material preferred.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency-Emphasis on Excel & Outlook. Advanced experience with Excel required. Must be comfortable working with large amounts of data, in large files and with multiple sheets.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, suppliers and other employees.

Expected Outcomes:

• When this job is performed effectively, we achieve a balance of service & profit.
• Our systems will have up to date information available that your colleagues can trust.
• You can answer all questions accurately and professionally.
• Your manager has confidence that you can manage your day-to-day activities, and the projects and processes you manage.
• You are flexible and able to adjust to new demands in your schedule.
• All deadlines will be met without anyone needing to follow up.
• You are able to communicate clearly about issues that may affect the performance of the department.
• You are open, creative and thoughtful and bring a level of quality and continuous improvement to each task.

Education/Experience:

• Full understanding of demand profile management. MRPII / SAP, including full knowledge of ROP, EOQ and supply chain scheduling. Materials / Production planning.
• 2+ years of experience in leading a purchasing team/department or be able to show an ability to manage a multi-million-dollar supply chain.
• 2+ years of experience within an electrical/electronic manufacturing, reseller or distribution market preferred.

Value – Based Competencies:

• Planning/Prioritisation, Work Process Management, Decision Making Qualities.
• Self-Development / Motivation.
• Must have a Customer Service mindset, a positive attitude, and the ability to build relationships with Sales, Product, Operations, Suppliers and Customers.

Our Values:

Do The Right Thing and we will succeed: We insist on honest and ethical behavior; We treat others respectfully; Our actions are underlined with high integrity; We partner with others who hold these same values.

Go One Better to achieve greatness: We strive to do our best every day; We are curious and seek alternative viewpoints; We value innovation to deliver long-term success; We will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.

Customer First balanced with Company results: We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; We strive to anticipate our customer’s needs; We work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; We help to deliver the long-term success of our company.

WE DO what we say: We seek clarity and understanding; We follow through on our commitments; We respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.

Together we win: We respect and value each other’s thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn; We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.

Make a career at SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES:

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we will help you chart your path from which you can enhance your career evolution.

Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

2+ years of experience in leading a purchasing team/department or be able to show an ability to manage a multi-million-dollar supply chain. 2+ years of experience within an electrical/electronic manufacturing, reseller or distribution market preferred.