Purchasing Manager

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: New Mills, High Peak.
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.
About The Role:
The company is a leading supplier and maintainer of renewable Power Generation equipment nationwide and are looking to bring on board a Purchasing Manager to join the team.
Key Duties:
* Responsible for all procurement and supply chain functions for Environ Consultants Ltd.
* Day to day procurement for an engineering and fabrication business and larger site-based projects with values of circa £20m+
* Perform strategic procurement activities, proactively search for the best deals & more suitable supply chain.
* Accountable for building and maintaining supplier relationships and partnerships.
Key Accountabilities:
* Managing daily procurement and supply chain matters and placement of purchase order and ensuring delivery performance through order acknowledgements
* Responsible for negotiating costs and
* Responsible for identifying suppliers and continue building relationships with existing suppliers
* Monitor and controlling QCD performance and supply chain analytics to reduce cost and improve effectiveness
* Management of both indirect & direct procurement including service contracts
* Collaborate with Environ team, the Projects Director, Site based Project Team and Engineering Workshop Manager
* Understand interdependencies within the business and processes.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Proactively develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
* Technical/Engineering/Fabrication/Manufacturing background - preferred
* CIPS Qualified ideally
* Strong negotiation & networking skills to achieve optimal terms
* Experience of using MRP (Materials Resource Planning) software – Statii preferred
* Supply chain Risk Management assess, manage and mitigate risks
* Project management skills
* Financially literate.
Behavioural Competencies and Level:
* Multi-tasking, broad procurement & supply chain experience.
* Demonstrate team player attributes.
* Strong experienced leadership capabilities.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Proven experience, managing, influencing and developing external suppliers.
Functional/Technical Competencies and Level:
Purchasing & supply chain management
Proven people management, development of people & Leadership skills
Knowledge of INCO Terms
Knowledge of import processes, regulations & duties
Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite
Ethical
Compliance & Governance
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now