Purchasing Manager

Overview: Working exclusively with our client, an established and expanding injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to support continued business growth.

 

Benefits:

• Life insurance benefit
• Opportunity to increase annual leave entitlement up to an extra 5 days
• Extensive training & development opportunities
• Company pension scheme

 

Remit:

• This position will suit an experienced Purchasing professional with strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems
• A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to take ownership of the Purchasing Department of a forward-thinking company going through a period of sustained business growth
• The successful Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing requirements of the business, building relationships with suppliers to strengthen supplier quality, delivery performance, cost savings and compliance

 

Role:

• In the role of Purchasing Manager you will lead the purchasing requirements of the business, ensuring that prices are continuously monitored and negotiated with suppliers maintaining regular contract reviews
• As Purchasing Manager, you will source and procure raw materials including polymers, rubber compounds, additives, colourants, assembly components, consumables, maintenance spend and masterbatch
• The successful purchasing Manager will be responsible for negotiating pricing, contracts, payment terms and supply agreements
• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules while maintaining optimum inventory levels
• Work with suppliers to improve value without compromising quality
• Raise and approve purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
• Support forecasting and material requirements planning
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and resolve supply issues promptly
• Implementing and leading the SOP process to ensure forecast demand is managed in production and communicated to internal stakeholders
• Building good working relationships with suppliers and continuing to negotiate supplier prices to secure the best possible outcome for the company
• Maintain constant flow of communication between purchasing and other parts of the business the impact on price to ensure that up to date costing is readily available
• Take ownership of MRP /ERP purchasing parameters (lead times, reorder points, contingency stocks etc) and ensure master data accuracy
• Support new product introduction by sourcing materials and suppliers
• Maintain supplier documentation including certifications and compliance records
• Ensure suppliers meet environmental and sustainability requirements

 

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrable Purchasing / Procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of MRP / ERP systems
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience managing supplier performance and cost reduction programmes
• Strong oral and written communication skills which are clear and persuasive
• CIPS qualification an advantage
• Experience within an injection moulding / plastics manufacturing environment an advantage
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing techniques and methodologies
• Knowledge of interpreting and compiling Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) an advantage
• Proactive self-starter that looks for opportunities for continuous improvement

 

Key Words: “Purchasing Manager”, “Procurement Manager”, “Purchasing Specialist”, “Senior Buyer”, “Category Buyer”, “Head of Procurement”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”, “Rubber”