Purchasing Manager - Hybrid (Engineering & Imports)

AVD Appoint; Par; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AVD Appoint in Cornwall is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a busy buying function on a hybrid basis. You will head up the purchasing department, manage two buyers and take hands-on responsibility for day-to-day purchasing and supplier relations.

You will handle imports from Europe and the Far East, drive quality control and root-cause analysis for non-conforming goods, and work to improve supplier performance. The role offers scope for progression within a growing, UK-wide operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Purchasing Manager/Procurement/Supply Chain Manager or similar.
• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Manufacturing sectors.
• Experience dealing with importing.

Responsibilities

• Head up the purchasing department and manage two buyers, while remaining hands-on.
• Own end-to-end purchasing and define how the department operates.

Skills

Purchasing management experience

Importing experience

Quality control analysis

Education

MCIPS

Job description

AVD Appoint in Cornwall is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a busy buying function on a hybrid basis. You will head up the purchasing department, manage two buyers and take hands-on responsibility for day-to-day purchasing and supplier relations.

You will handle imports from Europe and the Far East, drive quality control and root-cause analysis for non-conforming goods, and work to improve supplier performance. The role offers scope for progression within a growing, UK-wide operation.