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 skillsThe 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