Purchasing Manager

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Full time
Location: Billingshurst
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Role:

Purchasing Manager

Location:

West Sussex

Term:

Permanent

Salary:

Dependent on experience (Please advise what you would be looking for)

My engineering client is looking to take on an experienced Purchasing Manager on a permanent basis in the West Sussex area.

The Purchasing Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

Previous experience working in a Supply Chain / Procurement / Purchasing Manager role for circa 8+ years preferably CIPS qualification Level 6 Good line management / leadership skills shown in previous roles Have held this type of role in a similar engineering manufacturing environment Experience working with electro-mechanical / electronic components ideally Great skills with negotiation and working directly with suppliers Be able to work well with and develop a team of Buyers Proficiency working with ERP / MRP systems Good knowledge of lean processes for improvement Proficiency working with computers including MS Office Excellent communication skills and organisational skills

The Purchasing Manager role will involve: Working closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Sales Co-ordinating the supply of materials and assemblies Ensuring company targets are met Negotiating contracts and terms and making savings where possible Taking ownership for the supplier portfolio Always driving continuous improvement in the department to ensure best performance and practices Developing effective purchasing strategies Mentoring and leading the Purchasing team Always adhering to the Company's ISO9001 QMS

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