Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing ManagerSalary: £35-38kLocation: ChertseyEmployment Type: Full-TimeSyntech Recruitment are partnered with a forward-thinking company at the forefront of their sector. Renowned for their commitment to excellence and efficiency. As they continue to expand, they are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Manager to play a pivotal role in the organisation's growth. If you are an experienced professional with a successful background in managing purchasing operations, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.ResponsibilitiesAs the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for a wide range of strategic and operational tasks, including:

• Inventory Management: Develop and implement comprehensive inventory management strategies to forecast stock demand throughout the year, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimising stockouts.
• Supplier Negotiations: Negotiate order quantities, pricing, and contractual terms with suppliers to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Diversified Sourcing: Implement dual-sourcing strategies and proactively seek out new suppliers for existing components to mitigate the risk associated with key component shortages and improve supply chain resilience.
• Warehouse Management: Supervise the warehouse assistant in optimising stock organisation, managing goods in process, and maintaining rigorous stock traceability.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee the goods in process and other operational aspects to ensure seamless workflows, quality control, and compliance with industry standards.
• Cost Optimisation: Collaborate closely with existing suppliers while actively identifying and onboarding new suppliers to reduce the landed cost of our key manufactured products, consistently seeking ways to enhance cost-efficiency.
• In-Office Commitment: Be present in the office on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday, to facilitate effective collaboration and support cross-functional teams.

RequirementsTo excel in this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams, ideally in a purchasing or inventory management context.
• Purchasing Expertise: A proven track record in purchasing a diverse range of items, with a specific focus on cost optimisation and process efficiency. Experience in procuring electronic components is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinker: Possess strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop and execute innovative purchasing strategies that align with business objectives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

How to Apply: If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for optimising purchasing operations, driving cost savings, and contributing to organisational growth, we encourage you to apply.If you think you have the skills necessary to be a success in this role, please click apply.For any additional information get in touchSyntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.