Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager required for my client who work within the automotive and manufacturing industry, based in Peterborough.

The company are looking for a purchasing manager that can manager supplier relationships to ensure the acquisition of high-quality materials and services at competitive prices.

The successful candidate will drive cost savings, improve supplier performance and support the company's growth and innovation objectives.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, both domestic and international, to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply reliability.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small purchasing team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and other departments to support new product development and other projects.

• Strong experience in purchasing, procurement and ideally within the automotive manufacturing or engineering industry.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation and cost management.
• Proficiency in procurement and purchasing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Based within a commutable distance of Peterborough.

• Salary - 35,000 to 40,000 - dependent upon experience, skill and qualifications.
• 42.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday position.
• Holiday package - 28 days including bank holidays.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Company events.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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