Job Description
Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Purchasing Manager - Up to £65,000 Per Annum - Cannock
Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm / Friday 1pm
Macildowie Procurement has partnered with a manufacturing business in Cannock to recruit a Purchasing Manager
The key objective is to lead on the strategic element of our client's procurement division which includes building and growing supplier relationships. Lead procurement and supply chain activities whilst managing the Purchasing and Goods Inwards teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure materials and services are sourced cost effectively, delivered on time and meet required specifications, while driving supplier performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
- Lead the Purchasing and Goods Inwards teams, driving performance against KPIs and improving efficiencies.
- Manage weekly material deliveries, raise purchase orders and ensure inventory is delivered on time.
- Monitor MRP and ensure materials are available for production and customer orders.
- Manage the procurement budget, identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor commodity pricing.
- Develop strong supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
- Lead on sourcing new materials and components for NPI projects.
- Negotiate contracts and collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with business goals.
- Champion sustainability by improving supply chain environmental practices.
The Candidate
- Previous experience operating in a senior leadership procurement position.
- A demonstrated procurement background in manufacturing.
- Able to commute to Cannock.
- Comfortable user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Effective communicator and comfortable liaising with a variety of stakeholders.
- Comfortable presenting stock/procurement related spreadsheets to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Early finish of 1pm on a Friday.
- 23 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Excellent career prospects.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.
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