Purchasing Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement efforts during a period of exciting growth. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring operational needs are met while adhering to sustainable procurement guidelines. Your expertise in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts will be crucial in driving cost savings and maintaining stock levels. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a commitment to your professional development. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Commitment to training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and purchasing of all production materials.
• Negotiate and approve supplier contracts and manage stock levels.

Skills

Purchasing Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

SAP

Supplier Management

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 for many leading retail brands, as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.

Role Overview:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing procurement and purchasing of all production and non-production materials and services.
• Managing customer contracted and non-contracted metal demand and purchase contracts with all group and non-group suppliers.
• Managing stock levels of all purchased goods according to company objectives and reporting accordingly.
• Managing all group and non-group metal scrap contracts.
• Conducting demand analysis, purchase order generation, and expedition.
• Maintaining supplier liaison and management, ensuring clear and timely communication and supply.
• Negotiating and approving supplier contracts, maintaining documentation, and proactively assessing renewal requirements.
• Managing tender processes by gathering data, collating quotations, and arranging sample trials where applicable.
• Leading development and implementation of processes to evaluate and report on supplier performance.
• Supporting SAP purchasing implementation.
• Driving cost savings and conducting regular benchmarking exercises to ensure the best prices are obtained.
• Managing and supporting direct reports.

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environments (highly desirable).
• Experience with Supplier Portals (desirable).
• Experience with SAP (desirable).
• CIPS qualification or working towards it (desirable).

Package:

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