Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Our client is a global manufacturer specializing in electronic gates and access control security systems. They are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team, either at their High Wycombe or Durham office, due to business growth.
Responsibilities:
1. Schedule and coordinate the supply of materials to meet sales and production requirements, maintaining safety stock levels.
2. Develop and evaluate processes for material delivery from suppliers to warehouses.
3. Handle stock discrepancies and quality issues efficiently.
4. Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
5. Manage daily orders and deliveries.
6. Identify and mitigate risks to minimize impact on sales and production schedules.
7. Follow up on material shortages affecting sales and production.
8. Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.
9. Utilize and ensure the accuracy of the ERP system data.
10. Monitor and manage inventory levels and Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy.
11. Oversee the receipt and proper storage of goods, coordinating with intercompany and planning teams.
12. Support inventory checks and minimize obsolete stock.
13. Generate reports and analyses for organizational updates.
14. Assist finance in reviewing and approving invoices.
15. Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast and plan material deliveries, ensuring timely production.
16. Communicate delivery schedules and forecasts with suppliers.
17. Develop and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries.
18. Lead supplier negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives.
19. Evaluate supplier performance and resolve concerns.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
* Strong commercial and financial awareness.
* Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Additional Details:
* Working hours: 8:45 am - 5:15 pm.
* Holiday package: 22 days + 8 bank holidays.
* Remote working: one day per week.
* Benefits include health cash plan, pension, training, death in service, and bonus.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data and contacting you regarding this application and our services.
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