Purchasing Manager

Role – Purchasing Manager

Location - West Sussex 

Term - Permanent

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

My engineering client are 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

• 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