Factory/Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Factory/Purchasing Manager Salary: £40-43k depending on experience Contract/Hours: Permanent, 40hrs pw, including every 3rd Saturday Based: Kington, Herefordshire (HR5) Excellent opportunity for a Factory/Purchasing Manager to join a well-established company We are recruiting a Factory/Purchasing Manager to start as soon as possible. This role will be based at the company headquarters in Kington, Herefordshire. Attendance every third Saturday is required to review and assist with work activities by the Saturday team, with time off in lieu provided. You will work for a well-known electrical installation company that employs around 50 staff, specializing in the installation of LV and ELV electrical systems for the water and waste-water sector. As the Factory/Purchasing Manager, you will oversee the Production Planner, 4 Panel Builders, and 2 Site Support Assistants to ensure customer delivery targets and quality are met, while managing logistics for site materials, vehicles, and hire equipment. Responsibilities include raising orders to suppliers, negotiating favorable costs and delivery terms, and identifying potential new suppliers. This role requires close collaboration with the Design Manager and site Contract and Project Managers. Essential Skills/Qualifications Experience in purchasing and cost negotiation Management experience Able to work as part of a team to achieve common goals Good communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English Desirable Skills Familiarity with CRM systems (Eque2 preferable) Experience in carrying out KPIs and managing staff performance Experience in Quality Control Health & Safety awareness Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing production company Benefits Annual bonus based on personal and company performance 30 days paid holiday including statutory holidays plus additional holiday with length of service Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay Death in Service benefit Pension Contribution In-house training provided with career potential PPE, Laptop, VoIP telephone, and any other necessary equipment provided and maintained as required Additional Information Visa sponsorship NOT offered, so must have the right to work in the UK The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements, and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills and qualifications.

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