Purchasing Manager

Location Andover
Discipline: Office Professionals , Engineering & Technical
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £32k (c)
Contact name: Samantha Ainslie
Contact email: sam@requireconsultancy.com
Job ref: REF: 6796
Published: almost 3 years ago
Expiry date: 02 Aug 2021 00:59

Are you able to negotiate effectively whilst maintaining key relationships and prove to be an example to a wider team? If so, we are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join our client's operation who specialise in manufacturing and distribution a wide array of high quality products from their impressive site in Andover.

The role will see you take ownership of all the purchasing activities for the business, with the support of the wider senior team and other like minded talented individuals who make it their mission to always strive for the best results to enable the company to stay ahead of the competition.

In the role of Purchasing coordinator, you will be required to undertake the following duties:

  • Design and plan sourcing and purchasing strategies

  • Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams

  • Maintain a database of suppliers

  • Source potential suppliers and vendors

  • Track, measure and analyse company expenditure

  • Set and track KPIs

  • Provide reports for Senior management

  • Be aware of regulations and any changes that need to be addressed

  • Ensure cost effective purchase of materials and services as required by the Procurement plan whilst ensuring quality control and compliance with the company's policies and procedures

This is an exciting role within the business and would suit someone who has had some current hands on Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain experience of at least 2+ years.

We look for candidates with a can do attitude, someone who enjoys taking ownership for their own area of a business as well as being able to thrive under pressure to deliver streamlined results.

Situated in a rural location easily accessible from most routes, the office hours are 9am - 5pm offering free parking on site.