Purchasing Manager

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement efforts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This exciting role involves managing all aspects of purchasing, ensuring operational needs align with sustainable procurement guidelines. You will play a key role in supplier negotiations, demand analysis, and stock management, while driving cost savings initiatives. With a commitment to training and career growth, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in procurement.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Purchasing and Procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement and purchasing of production and non-production materials.
• Leading supplier contract negotiations and managing documentation.
• Driving cost savings and conducting benchmarking exercises.

Skills

Purchasing Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Negotiation

Cost Savings

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

SAP

Supplier Portals

Job description

Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer looking to take the next stage in your career? Do you have a proven background within manufacturing? If so, the following permanent role might be for you.

JAM Recruitment is working in partnership with a market-leading manufacturing business based in Telford to find a Purchasing Manager to join them on a permanent basis during a time of exciting business change and ambitious growth plans.

Our client manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinkle wall and smooth wall containers used throughout the food industry.

As a global leader in their field, they supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food to many leading retail brands, as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all aspects of procurement and purchasing of all goods, materials, and services, ensuring that the company's operational needs are met in line with their sustainable procurement guidelines, considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

You Will Be Responsible For

1. Managing the procurement and purchasing of all production and non-production materials and services.
2. Managing customer contracted and non-contracted metal demand and purchase contracts with all group and non-group suppliers.
3. Managing stocks of all purchased goods in line with company objectives and reporting accordingly.
4. Managing all group and non-group metal scrap contracts.
5. Demand analysis, purchase order generation, and expedition.
6. Supplier liaison and management, maintaining clear and timely communication and supply.
7. Managing all supplier contract negotiations and approvals, maintaining documentation, and proactively assessing renewal requirements.
8. Managing tender processes by gathering data, collating quotations, and arranging sample trials where applicable.
9. Leading development and implementation of processes to evaluate and report on supplier performance.
10. Supporting SAP purchasing implementation.
11. Driving cost savings and conducting regular benchmarking exercises to ensure the best prices are obtained.
12. Managing and supporting direct reports.

You Will Have

1. Extensive experience in Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
2. Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environments (highly desirable).
3. Experience with Supplier Portals (desirable).
4. Experience with SAP (desirable).
5. CIPS qualification or working towards it (desirable).

The Package

You will receive a very competitive salary plus bonus (please contact us for details) and other benefits including pension, bonus, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Additional non-tangible benefits include a commitment to training, development, and career growth.