Purchasing Manager

Our client, a leading UK manufacturer based in Ipswich are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their successful organisation. Managing a Purchasing Supervisor and a team of co-ordinators, you are required to have proven purchasing and management experience, excellent communication skills and an approachable and proactive nature. This company offers fantastic benefits and bonuses, on a quarterly and annual basis.

Ideally my client would like somebody to join them ASAP.

Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (must be slightly flexible)
Free Parking Available
5 Years previous experience within a similar role

Responsibilities:

Management

Management of Purchasing Supervisor, and purchasing co-ordinators
Team training and support
Handling management of issues
Setting team and individual objectives, to meet business demandsStock

Management of stock from parent company and third party suppliers
Monitoring planning and responding to stock issues
Escalation of queries and supplier interaction
Liaison with Product Management team
Working closely with the Logistics department, to co-ordinate space and incoming stock management
Analysis of stock holding
Management of stock checks
Management of the supplier's base including supplier monitoring and assessment
Work to and uphold ISO standardsStrategy

Develop a purchasing strategy in line with corporate strategy
To understand and assist in development of the internal ERP system
Statistical analysis and production of reports for management, including management update meetings and presentations
Great benefits and bonuses available. For further information please get in touch