Do you have a background in Procurement or Purchasing? Have you managed relationships with suppliers on a global scale? Juice is delighted to be recruiting for a Wiltshire based business in their search for a new Purchasing manager.

Initially this role will include day to day management of 1 x team member, however in time we expect the function and head count to increase. This role is within manufacturing industry within a secure and well-reputed company.

DAY TO DAY:

Hands on role in improving and refining the purchasing model, making improvements and developing best practice throughout

Raising and reviewing purchase orders

Recruiting, mentoring and developing new staff in the purchasing function

Maintaining robust and accurate records and details of all good sourced and purchased through updating the CRM

Negotiating with global suppliers from the Far East and China and working closely with Directors of the business to identify new suppliers where needed

Collaborating with the Quality Control function, evaluating effectiveness of products based on timescale / cost

Overseeing and co-ordinating the associated inward bound logistics for purchased materials with land / air freight couriers, informing other operational teams within business

Ensuring effectiveness of suppliers through analysis and appraisals

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE:

3 years or more in a purchasing role

An educational qualification within purchasing

A sound understanding of a ERP systems in general and an ability to learn new software quickly

Previous experience of managing / supervising a small team

AND FOR YOU:

On site parking

Light modern office space

24 days holiday plus annual leave

On-site facilities to include staff rest areas