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We are recruiting a Purchasing Manager on behalf of our client based in West Oxfordshire.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, your primary role will be:
- To manage all purchasing activities in the UK, ensuring the efficient supply of all parts into the business.
- Identify and implement areas to reduce cost within the business.
- Undertake strategic procurement activities to identify and validate potential new suppliers.
- Implement stock controls to ensure company minimise stock whilst ensuring they also deliver on time to end customers.
Keys Requirements are:
- Previous experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing, SME environment
- Experience of managing cost down within a production environment with a good understanding of how products are engineered and manufactured
- People management experience
- Effective negotiation and supplier management skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification is preferable but not essential
- Strong business and commercial outlook.
Our client offers a competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a highly successful organisation with a global reach.
