Purchasing Manager

JOB TITLE: PURCHASING MANAGER

LOCATION: TOTNES

SALARY: CIRCA 60,000 BASE SALARY PLUS BENEFITS

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager has arisen with a market-leading manufacturer based in Totnes. The company is known for their quality product range and innovation that focuses within their Industry. They are now recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for the effective fulfilment of direct supplier orders and indirect organisation needs. The Purchasing Manager will lead a team of 3 buyers as well as perform their own specific responsibilities.

The role is responsible for the requisitioning and purchase of supplies and equipment for the business unit, which is a high mix, low volume technical company. The use of independent judgement and initiative is needed in the review of new suppliers, audit of existing suppliers, product specifications, quotations, and placement of purchase orders. The role also requires a strategic input on minimising inventory, maintaining, and maximising the use of the ERP system and developing new systems and procedures to improve purchasing at the facility. Performance of these duties requires a good working knowledge of purchasing procedures, MRP and experience in a manufacturing environment.

JOB ROLE- BRIEF OVERVIEW

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the purchasing team.
• Receive, check and process requisitions and MRP generated requirements subject to required approvals and in line with the Corporate signature authorisation matrix.
• Ensure internal work orders are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner.
• Compare costs and evaluate the quality and suitability of suppliers, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure suppliers are paid on-time and invoice queries are resolved quickly.
• Prepare bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Management of and communication with suppliers; staying informed of new products, market conditions and trends.
• Develop and maintain a framework of suitably qualified suppliers, to support our material, facility and business needs in close conjunction with the Quality Manager and with any technical input as required.
• Participate in segment level sourcing and best practice initiatives.
• Maintain material availability data and feed into the production schedule, in conjunction with Production and planning to enable accurate production planning.
• Support the sales team with accurate estimates for materials and deliveries to assist the bid & tender process on request.
• Assist with stock control tasks, interim count analysis, and data entry. Reporting summary data to the wider Operations and Finance departments.
• Keep up to date with progress on orders to ensure timely delivery and ensure the MRP system is up-to-date.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

• Previous procurement experience, preferred in a technical company.
• A background in mechanical or electrical engineering would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of office procedures and computerised order management systems - (IFS experience beneficial).
• Knowledge of category management of the suppliers and parts would be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with an organised approach to work.
• Experience in working under pressure to tight deadlines with a meticulous eye for detail.
• A Level standard education / CIPS advantageous.