Purchasing Manager

An established manufacturer of security entry systems based in Birmingham requires an experienced purchasing manager.

Duties:

* Sourcing, negotiating, and buying of goods, materials, and services to meet operational requirements, considering price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

* Managing stock levels in the factory.

* Purchasing of goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. Bulk purchases include metal, glass, wood, and ironmongery.

* Communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.

* Provide analysis on costs, new and existing.

* Conduct research for new components and suppliers.

* Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.

Requirements:

* A minimum of 3 years purchasing management experience in a similar manufacturing industry.

Hours:

* 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

This is a permanent position that starts immediately