Purchasing Manager Opportunity to join an established, stable, market leading manufacturing business and contribute to their on-going success through strategic purchasing initiatives.
What you'll be doing:
Analyse demand and production plans to ensure availability of materials and components in a fast-paced, multi-stage manufacturing process
Management of supplier relationships
Working with on-site management team to ensure materials inventory meets near term and projected demand
Planning, running and managing MRP
Manage small procurement team
Occasional overseas travel to suppliers
What you'll bring to the role:
Proven ability to analyse highly variable production and demand data and turn into a reliable materials and inventory supply plan
Extensive MRP management experience, preferably from a multi-product manufacturing environment
Ability to manage and build relationships with overseas suppliers in Far East
Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
Able to travel occasionally overseas
Excellent IT skills including MS Excel
Competitive salary and career development opportunties available to suitably qualified candidates