The Business

Our client is a specialist manufacturer who are a key part of a wider group business made up of a number of production operations.

The Role

Joining the business as part of a new group wide business Procurement & Supply Chain strategy, the Purchasing Lead will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials and services to meet Production requirements in line with timescales and cost objectives. Key duties include:

• Work closely with suppliers, internal departments & group stakeholders to achieve optimal procurement outcomes
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
• Working with Stores to monitor inventory levels and manage reordering processes to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Assess supplier performance through regular reviews and advise Head of Supply Chain of any issues.
• Address any issues or discrepancies related to supplier deliveries, quality, or service.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations and legal requirements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.

What they're looking for

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in Purchasing within Manufacturing and / or Engineering environments at Buyer or Senior Buyer level, alongside your Purchasing experience you will also have knowledge in Manufacturing Scheduling / Planning processes. A strong communicator who can work effectively across multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will be able to play a key part in daily manufacturing operations whilst contributing to wider group Purchasing strategy.

What's on offer

Salary is competitive based on career experience and qualifications with benefits including a 4.5 day working week