Purchasing Manager
Location: Tamworth
Type: Full-time, Office-based
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays / Company pension scheme / Private healthcare after 2 years’ service / Schunk pension contribution after 3 years / Weiss profit share scheme (currently in operation) after 2 years’ service /Opportunities for training, travel, and career development.
Our established client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to take ownership of purchasing operations, inventory control, and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring materials are available to support production through effective supplier management, stock control, and scheduling processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Place routine purchase orders driven by demand, utilising:
* Approximately 95% Kanban-based purchasing
* Approximately 5% MRP scheduling for long lead-time items
* Maintain and manage the Kanban system, including stock levels and controls.
* Issue weekly rollover schedules to suppliers.
* Chase overdue orders and resolve shortages with suppliers.
* Generate weekly shortage reports using the MRP system and Stores shortage board.
* Resource new products or alternative components in collaboration with the Technical Department.
* Take full responsibility for inventory control and stock accuracy.
* Maintain inventory records, stock codes, and re-order levels.
* Own and manage year-end stock take procedures.
* Manage Stores personnel and take ownership of the Stores environment.
* Support risk assessments and assist with COSHH documentation in conjunction with the Production Manager.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a similar purchasing, buying, or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated track record in inventory control and supplier management.
* Strong working knowledge of Kanban systems and MRP scheduling.
* Experience managing stock takes and cyclic counting procedures.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Comfortable managing people and taking ownership of operational areas.
Please apply now for the role of Purchasing Manager to avoid disappointment