The Business

Our client is a market leading and award winning manufacturing business with a strong focus on customer care, new product innovation and sustainability delivered through a global business operation.

The Role

Playing a key role in continued expansion plans, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the efficient flow of parts from suppliers to customers, optimising supply chain efficiency & cost effectiveness while ensuring alignment with the businesses commitment to ESG principles. Key responsibilities include-

• Day to day management of the Purchasing function including analysis of costs, lead times & service levels etc
• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies and process improvements
• Implement sourcing strategies, with both new and existing suppliers including negotiation and performance
• Collaboration, support and auditing of existing suppliers
• Develop supply chain contingency plans and implement supply chain risk management programs.
• Inter-departmental liaison with internal stakeholders including R&D, Product Design, QA and Sales

What they're looking for

We are looking for a passionate people leader with a track record of achievement in Purchasing & Supply Chain management. You will be commercially aware, have a strong customer focus, a good knowledge of supply chain processes and be able to operate on a strategic basis whilst leading a team towards departmental goals.

What's on offer

Salary is competitive and dependent on career experience and qualifications