Overview
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We are working with an established manufacturer in Oldham who are looking for a Purchasing Manager who will oversee the process of buying materials, parts and services.
Responsibilities
* Identify appropriate suppliers and maintain an accurate and well-maintained list of approved suppliers.
* Monitor supplier performance and recommend corrective actions or changes.
* Procure materials, parts, etc. in line with the MRP demands and specific requirements.
* Obtain the best price at any one time, or negotiate acceptable prices for materials, parts and services.
* Process purchase orders and raise the necessary documentation, including current engineering drawings where appropriate.
* Plan the release of internal works orders to achieve customer delivery dates.
* Schedule work on key resources and monitor performance against these schedules.
* Provide available-to-promise dates for customer orders.
* Assist in the maintenance and development of the UNITY system, including generation of parts details on the computer system.
* Follow Company Quality Control procedures (ISO 9001 & ISO 13485).
* Manage a small stores team.
* Determine and record key supply chain KPIs.
* Coordinate with production and technical departments on stock requirements.
* Ensure all procured items meet required quality standards and specifications.
About You
* Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Management experience with the ability to lead and support.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
* Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
* Ability to work independently.
* For more information, please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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