Purchasing Manager
Whats the job & who would it suit?
An opportunity has arisen to work as a Purchasing Manager within SSC. The main role purpose is to be responsible for the cost-effective procurement and delivery of quality goods and services to meet operational needs. The role would suit someone with a knowledge of steel and proven negotiation skills.
Where youll be working
SSC is a successful, fast-paced manufacturing business, offering laser cutting and press brake services to a range of sectors across the UK.
Our core values are at the heart of how we do business. If the following values resonate with you, then we may be a great match for one another.
* We work together in the best interests of the business.
* We act with integrity.
* We respect and care about each other.
* We do our best, look to improve and strive for excellence.
* We take responsibility for what we do
The team youll be working in
Working within the purchasing team, you will be an integral part of delivering a great service to internal colleagues and our customers. Besides, your immediate peers, you will also work with our sales and production teams to ensure that we deliver a great result for both the customer and our business.
What youll be doing
So that you can get a feel for the job, here is what your key responsibilities will be:
* To manage the purchasing function effectively, ensuring robust systems are in place to buy the right products and services at the right time whilst achieving the best price and the best levels of service from suppliers.
* To interpret purchasing data, write reports and make presentations to managers within the business to drive more effective purchasing.
* To help us maintain our ISO 9001 accreditation, particularly ensuring that our Test Certification process relating to materials purchased is robust and reliable.
* To conduct vendor assessments on all key suppliers to drive improvement and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 processes.
* To manage and negotiate with all our key suppliers and sub-contractors, building effective relationships to ensure we have a reliable, low-cost, high-quality supply base.
* To continuously review our supply chain and internal processes to drive improvement across the function and organisation.
* To source new, high-quality suppliers to enhance our offering and provide alternative sourcing options.
* To take responsibility for maintaining purchasing processes and procedures across the site.
* To manage and maintain our stocks of standard raw materials on site.
* To carry out any other reasonable duties determined by the Managing Director.
What youll need to succeed
Need to know
- A knowledge of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium in both sheet and section form
- How to maintain an effective stock control system
- How to operate under a computerised MRP system
- How to operate in accordance with quality standards such as ISO 9001
- How to use all core Microsoft Office software
Need to have
- CIPS qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven negotiation skills
- Good mathematical skills
- Good IT skills
- Strong analytical skills and experience of working with data
- Commercial awareness
Need to demonstrate
We have a number of core competencies that we believe are fundamental to both individual and business success.
The following competencies will need to be demonstrated for success:
* Being knowledgeable knowing your stuff, with an ongoing passion to learn and develop
* Results focused getting the job done and delivering what was promised
* Effective Team worker & Communicator working effectively with others to achieve a common goal
* Great Organisational skills great at managing priorities and workload
* Takes Responsibility self-starter who works on own initiative and takes individual responsibility
* Effective and Innovative Problem Solver Creatively solving problems or improving what we do
More about the job
Hours of work are 38 hours per week- 08:00 17:00 Mon Thurs, 08:00 - 15:00 Friday
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
Whats on offer?
Competitive salary, 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional week via salary sacrifice. Auto-enrolment pension scheme and development opportunities. Free onsite parking.
Plus, the chance to work with a great team of people in a relaxed but hardworking environment.
Interested? Then apply today and hopefully start your journey with us