Butler Rose are delighted to be assisting a manufacturing business based in Newton Abbot on an exclusive basis, who have a current requirement for a Purchasing Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company in a newly created role, the position holder will be responsible for oversight and management of procurement, stock levels and supplier management, ensuring that the company always has sufficient stock to fulfil customer orders, meet manufacturing requirements and drive cost savings and efficiencies through proactive management of the supply chain process.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and expanding business who have big plans for future growth. The Purchasing Manager's role is also expected to develop alongside the businesses plans, with further responsibility and seniority awarded when milestones are reached.
Duties include:
1. Develop and implement a strategic and highly proactive approach to procurement.
2. Forecast levels of demand for components and products.
3. Keep a constant check on stock levels, production plans and customer orders to ensure appropriate levels to meet business requirements.
4. Proactively negotiate and agree prices, produce purchase orders and place orders with suppliers, then follow up to ensure timely delivery.
5. Conduct research to ascertain the best components and suppliers in terms of value, delivery...