Purchasing Manager

The OpportunityAn absolutely fantastic opportunity for a driven Purchasing Manager professional to join this dynamic capital equipment and audio manufacturer in an exciting time in their evolution.They are the market leaders in the drinks, printing and defense industries. There is an excellent culture, people work brilliantly together, and you will never be bored as there are always fresh challenges to solve.It’s not for the feint hearted, you will work with up to 100 suppliers, to build best in class products for clients. You will need to be extremely organized and consistently communicate with many internal and external stakeholders, to deliver supplies on time and to project plans.I cannot praise the company enough, there is also a generous profit share scheme for all employees. I will give you more information at interview stage with us.The RoleLeadership relationships with all suppliers (5 key suppliers and approx. 100 smaller suppliers)Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base to deliver company demand, sign new suppliers when necessaryBuild an up-to-date understanding of supply needsWork closely with suppliers to progress orders to required deadlinesEnsure that materials comply with company policies and customers’ requirementsCommunicate consistently with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that suppliers have capacity to deliver to requirementsNegotiate with suppliers to reduce costs when appropriate, including bulk ordersConduct supplier visits (approx. twice per month across the UK)Monitor and manage inventory levelsMaintain a network of professional contacts for new opportunities for good dealsWork closely with Sales, Engineering and Assembly teams as requiredRaising purchase orders, attend company meetingsLine manage a company buyer to deliver excellent workThe Person5 years+ procurement or purchasing experience for a complex product or industry is desiredExperience supplying the military or capital equipment is desired but not essentialProactive attitude to solve challenges before they occurInquisitive nature to understand how things work, this suits someone who enjoys complex problem solvingHighly organized, strong negotiation and communication skillsProficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentAt least 2 years in a managerial role is desiredEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certification (CPP, CPM) is a plusThe DetailsContract: PermanentRemuneration: £45,000 - £50,000 + profit shareLocation: North London/Hertfordshire (Borehamwood)Working: 5 days in the office with flexibility offered for supplier visits