Job Title; Purchasing Manager Salary; £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Shift; Monday to Friday 39 hours per week Location, Cannock, Staffordshire Our client, a leading engineering company based in Cannock has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join their Team. This is a pivotal role that balances strategic category management with hands-on operational support as we continue to grow. The role is vital in managing procurement activities and ensuring the seamless supply chain operations that support our manufacturing excellence. The Role: * Be in control of the full purchasing and procurement process from initial supplier identification and validation, contract negotiations, quotations and scheduling, through to metrics and quality performance measurement * Use the business’ ERP software to understand Bill of Material demand requirements, and procure materials in order to satisfy these demands, whilst maintaining stock holding targets * Conduct research and utilise industry knowledge to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality * Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers * Based at the Cannock site but travel to Northamptonshire and Rutland sites required * Develop the purchasing strategy including internal processes * Assist in the development of the business’ strategic suppliers * Attend meetings and support the business’ New Product Introduction process * Manage the work of other members of staff – principally the responsibility for Raw Material Stores and the Goods-In Process * Ensure suppliers are aware of the business’ objectives * Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided * Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future * Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities Key Skills: * Experience of a similar role within the automotive or similar industry (Tier1, Tier2 or OEM) * In depth understanding of automotive processes and procedures * To be able to work in an organisation undergoing growth and change * A positive “can do” attitude, with a willingness for flexibility and the ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships * The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines * Commercial awareness, with an excellent standard of numeracy in order to analyse data * Good oral and written communication skills * A flair for negotiation and networking The Benefits * An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking company * Training and development opportunities * Genuine career progression * Competitive annual leave package * Company pension * Free parking If you are interested in the Purchasing Manager opportunity please apply directly through this website or Jacob Thomas Associates