A client of ours in the Clacton-on-Sea area are recruiting a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm and paying up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience. Key Duties include but are not limited to: Ensuring purchase and supply chain techniques and practises are up to date Considering environmental commitments when getting best value from purchase practises Control of raw material inventory to ensure stocks are in line with budget Materials sourcing and negotiation Procurement of raw materials Sourcing and procurement of finished goods Maintaining accurate department records in accordance with ISO 9002 procedures Keeping and updating accurate purchase records and statisticsSkills and Experience required to be considered for this Purchasing Manager position: Manufacturing industry experience Import experience is essential Previous purchasing and procurement experience essential People management experience Excellent customer focus Willingness to travel Knowledge of steel sourcing CIPS qualification would be beneficialIf you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Purchasing Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs...