An excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a manufacturing business based in Milton Keynes.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in the purchasing and buying of materials and will also have excellent communication skills and proven experience in negotiation.
Responsibilities
Purchasing of materials, negotiating prices and expediting of orders
Monitoring and maintaining stock levels to ensure production can run smoothly
Regular meetings with other departments to make sure activities and workloads are at optimal levels
Availability of stock and suppliers lead times to support the company's supply chain and requirements
Ensuring cost effective and efficient planning, sourcing, buying, and control of the supply chain process in accordance with company procedures
Ensure goods are to be obtained at the lowest total cost necessary to support departmental objectives, contributing to the overall profitability of the company.
Required Experience
Strong buying / purchasing experience, ideally within the manufacturing industry
Ability to support and mentor junior team members
Excellent negotiation capability
Experience using MRP
Very strong communication skills
Previous experience supporting vendor and supplier management strategies
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy