Job Title:Assistant Purchasing Manager
Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 pa
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Work Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
About Us
We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for dedicated and detail oriented Assistant Purchasing Manager, with a strong desire for career progression, to join our team.
About The Role
As an Assistant Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing Manager in ensuring the Company's manufacturing operations are kept fully supplied with components to achieve planned production targets.
Full training will be provided however previous international purchasing experience, including working with a global network of suppliers, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Raising of purchase orders in a timely manner to support Company requirements and to ensure best price in relation to break points and demand whilst working within defined specifications.
* Managing raw material stock holding inhouse, in transit and at Supplier warehousing to accommodate varying lead times.
* Manage component stockholding.
* Manage Supplier relationships.
* Monitor Supplier performance.
* Maintain LV database.
* Knowledge of Company standard operating procedures and ensuring that they are followed to comply with audit requirements.
* Overseeing daily activities of department.
About You
* Highly literate. Good level of conversational and written English
* Highly numerate.
* Highly PC and mainframe computer literate, including experience using LV software.
* CIPS qualified.
* Experience of purchasing internationally and working with a global network of suppliers.
* Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, and with quality systems.
* Ability to work and communicate effectively with operational personnel and management.
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Organised and methodical
* Good communication and teamwork abilities
* Ability to work to deadlines
What We Offer
* £35,000-£45,000 per annum.
* Competitive benefits package.
* Opportunities for career growth and development.
* Comprehensive training and support.
* Health and wellbeing programme.
* Free onsite parking.
Additional Information
Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer.
All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.
If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we're looking for we would love to hear from you.
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