Atkinson Moss have been engaged to assist our market leading, global client as they seek to appoint a Purchasing Manager to join their team in Norwich.
Location: Norwich
Salary: Competitive
Reporting into: Supply Chain Manager
Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement and ensure that appropriate controls and approvals are in place for purchasing and distribution activity.
* Oversee the buying and stock control team to ensure KPIs are met and striving for consistent growth within the department.
* Continually review and replenish process to eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
* Monitoring and reporting on inventory levels, age, condition and turn over to ensure its value is maximised.
* Develop actions to address any discrepancies or deviations.
* Assist with evaluation of any potential or existing suppliers.
* Keep up to date and action latest best practice in purchasing and logistics.
* Generate forecasts and manage inventories.
* Establishing quality control and ensuring brought and hired stock meets company standards when being delivered to our customers.
* Work with operations to ensure best practice on maintaining the quality of products.
* Facilitate and mentor a team of 3 employees through training and development
Person specification:
* Management of a small team.
* Purchasing experience in an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
* Value stream mapping and evidence of successful implementation.
* Significant experience of sourcing & purchasing in a print or machinery-based industry.
* Supervision of a small team of Buyers in an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
* Experience of using JD Edwards Business System (ideally)
* Global purchasing
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