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Pertemps Wolverhampton Commercial
Posted 14 days ago, valid for a month
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV107DF, England
£38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Salary: Not specified
- Years of Experience Required: Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role
- Responsibilities include sourcing and purchasing raw materials, goods, and services
- Must have strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management
- Qualifications include CIPS qualification and experience managing a team
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, and services, including machining, testing, and coating. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both domestic and international supplier networks, manage inventory, and ensure timely and cost-effective procurement to support production and sales. They will also be responsiblefor a small purchasing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Procurement:
Source and purchase raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, and services.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and overseas supplier network.
Negotiate prices and delivery times to secure the best terms.
Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Inventory Management:
Analyse, manage, and replenish stock inventory to meet production demands.
Oversee the creation and management of internal production orders for stock.
Expedite purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
Supplier Relations:
Work closely with the quality department to develop and control suppliers.
Monitor and manage supplier performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate incoming deliveries and ensure efficient logistics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with the sales team to source costs and support their needs.
Ensure systems are updated and accurate.
Work closely with all departments to meet required deadlines.
Create production paperwork by linking purchase orders and job card operations.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role.
CIPS qualification
Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to analyse and manage inventory effectively.
Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
Strong organisationaland multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Have experience ofmanaging a team.
This is an office based role working Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.30pm
