Role: Purchasing Manager (Working within a Manufacturing Business) Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 Car/Car allowance excellent benefits Company: Global manufacturing business which supplies market leading technical components into business-critical sectors. Location: Northwich, Knutsford, Wilmslow & Warrington area This is a fantastic opportunity with a busy manufacturing company based in the northwest (and with sites across the world) that is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join the business. Due to their continued growth and success, this role has become available with the focus on developing and executing the operational supply chain strategy. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will have full accountability of a £40 million spend and will deputise for the head of department as and when is required. As the Purchasing Manager you ‘ll have a strong focus on cost reduction across the whole supply chain ensuring there is an optimised and efficient cost structure for raw materials and finished components. You will also be responsible for: Minimising and lowering the total cost of acquisition of finished parts and raw materials. Managing purchasing department reports and their personal development. Ensuring the defined quality / specification standards are met or exceeded. Balancing and optimising supply and demand. Fulfilling internal and external customer requirements in terms of availability and quality. Focus upon maximising cash flow and liquidity. Updating inventory strategies where needed to increase sales, maximise cash flow and manage stock quantities. Mitigating vendor and market risks. Analysing and minimising the total cost of acquisition on procured parts and materials. Evaluating, selecting, and recommending new vendors. Ensuring supply chain resilience. Negotiating favourable prices and terms to maximize cash flow. Building and maintaining good relationships with key suppliers and all supply chain stakeholders. Studying market trends and identifying any risks when sourcing key commodities. Resolving vendor disputes and any commodity-related issues. Skills required: Engineering, Technical Background essential. Machine shop experience very desirable. Good negotiation skills, ability to work and communicate with vendors and stakeholders. Business acumen and excellent knowledge of commodity markets. Strong analytical and organisational skills. Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of metals and their technical standards / specifications. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work well with peers and other functions. Financial literacy – Cost of materials, acquisition cost and total cost philosophies. Experience required: HNC or Degree in a technical subject or relevant experience in a technical/ manufacturing environment. Experience of developing and managing a sophisticated global subcontract base. Experience of working with an integrated ERP system such as Oracle or SAP. At least four years' experience in supply chain or commodity management. CIPS qualification preferred. Solid knowledge of financial markets that influence commodity prices. The Package: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager who has a proven track record, to develop a long-term career in an excellent business that can facilitate constant learning and progression opportunities. The Package and working conditions for this role includes the following: Basic salary: £60,000 – £65,000 Car or Car allowance worth £6,000. 25 days holiday including bank holidays. Fantastic Company pension structure Healthcare Please click on the apply button or contact Matthew Buchanan at Mercury Hampton directly. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within 48 hours, however if you have not heard from us within 7 working days please consider yourself unsuccessful on this application.