Purchasing Manager

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a leading home improvement manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This role focuses on improving supplier performance and ensuring smooth manufacturing operations. Candidates should have a strong background in purchasing and supplier management, with excellent negotiation skills and financial acumen.

Benefits

25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Health cash plan

Pension Scheme

Monthly Employee value awards up to £75

Personal development programmes

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff and establishing a successful supplier base.
• Ability to negotiate prices and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Excellent understanding of purchasing processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and order accuracy.
• Set up new suppliers and maintain accurate product records.
• Negotiate prices and collaborate closely with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Education

Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager

Background in window manufacturing or similar

Job description

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Mon:Fri, 40 Hours a week

Wakefield

Benefits

25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Monthly Employee value awards up to A GBP 75 Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking

About Us

Part of a A GBP 60m turnover Group, Conservatory Outlet is Yorkshires leading manufacturer of high:quality home improvement products spanning contemporary extensions, conservatories, orangeries, replacement roofs, windows and doors in both uPVC and aluminium.

The group and associated companies are dynamic and innovative businesses that value creativity, teamwork and commitment. Our employees are the heart of the business and we invest in good people, offering career development and training opportunities. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future growth of our group.

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced buyer to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving suppler relationships. You will work closely and manage the heads of different departments to ensure a well:stocked manufacturing operation across the manufacturing operation. Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules.
• Set up new suppliers and products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions.
• Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries.
• Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in:house system.
• Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met.
• Work closely with the Quality department to monitor and resolve service quality issues.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager in the window manufacturing or similar industry.
• Experience line managing staff.
• Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well:stocked manufacturing operation.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and able to negotiate with these regarding prices.
• The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes and achieve cost efficiencies.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software.
  
  

How

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