Purchasing Manager
Derby
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a DOE
* Are you an experienced Senior Buyer/Lead Buyer who has worked within precision engineering/advanced manufacturing industries in an SME environment?
* Are you looking for a step up into management?
* Are you capable of championing change and challenging the status quo?
* Have you experienced implementing ERP systems?
If the answer is YES to the above, then we have the perfect opportunity for you....
EMBS Engineering has been instructed to acquire a talented Purchasing Manager to join a market-leading, well-established Aerospace engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of intricate components for world-leading organisations.
With an international presence, our client has a business portfolio that spans the biggest names in Aerospace and Defence.
Following year-on-year growth, our client is looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to join their existing talented team on a permanent basis.
What's on offer?
* Stability/Longevity: Permanent position.
* Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a.
* Hours: Days.
* 35 Hour working week, with flexibility around start and finish times.
* Early finish on a Friday.
* Comprehensive Healthcare plan.
* Excellent pension scheme - The choice of x2 pensions
* + much more.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Liaising with all stakeholders across the business to understand project workflows and timelines on completion
* Understanding and tracking inventory
* Developing the purchasing/procurement function
* Day-to-day management of junior members of staff
* Implementation of a new ERP system
Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate:
* Exceptional relationship management skills, working seamlessly with both internal departments and external suppliers
* A natural communicator who can navigate negotiations and influence stakeholders at all levels
* At least 5 years of experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
* Deep understanding of purchasing, inventory, and logistics
* A flexible approach to fluctuating workloads, thriving in a high-pressure environment where deadlines are non-negotiable
* A results-oriented problem solver who stays calm under fire and delivers outcomes
If you are interested in the opportunity of a Purchasing Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing procurement department located in Derby
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role