Raw Materials Buyer Progression to Procurement Manager

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for an independent SME in Macclesfield. This role offers a 4-day working week, hybrid conditions, and a chance for career progression to Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and leadership, providing autonomy and strategic insight. You will manage a procurement team and report directly to senior management, enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

4-day working week

Flexible hours

Car allowance

8% Pension

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer, Category Manager or similar.
• Background in Raw Materials procurement.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a medium-sized procurement department.
• Report directly to the MD as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Responsible for team success and vision.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic oversight

Procurement experience

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Job description

Raw Materials Buyer (Progression to Procurement Manager)

38,000 - 45,000 + 4 Day Week + Flexible Hours + Hybrid + 8% Pension

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Are you a Buyer, Category Manager or similar from a Raw Materials background looking to take the next step in your career into a senior leadership position that grants autonomy, responsibility and strategic oversight?

Are you looking for a 4-day working week role enables work-life balance, for an independent SME that offer direct progression to become a Procurement Manager?

In this role you will be responsible for a looking after a medium sized team of procurement and import specialists. The role will involve directly managing this team and creating a vision to enable their success. You'll have full autonomy to deliver your vision, and report directly to the managing director.

This company are a specialist Process Engineering business that create products from Raw Materials. Importing and Exporting all over the world, this British business has grown from strength to strength and currently has just over 200 permanent staff.

This role would suit a Buyer, Category Manager or similar looking to take a step up into a Procurement Manager position for a company that offers a 4 day working week, flexible hours and great work/life balance.

The Role

• Managing a medium-sized procurement department
• Fully responsible for the success of the department
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Reporting directly to the MD as part of the Senior Management Team
• Car Allowance, enhanced benefits and bonus

The Person

• Buyer, Category Manager or similar
• Raw Materials background
• CIPS Level 4 or above

Job Reference: BBBH 22090d

If you are interested or would like to find out more click 'apply' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.