Role – Purchasing Manager

Location - West Sussex 

Term - Permanent

Salary – Dependent on experience (Please advise what you would be looking for)

My engineering client are looking to take on an experienced Purchasing Manager, on a permanent basis, in the West Sussex area.

The Purchasing Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

*Previous experience working in a Supply Chain / Procurement / Purchasing Manager role for circa 8+ years preferably
*CIPS qualification Level 6
*Good line management / leadership skills shown in previous roles
*Have held this type of role in a similar engineering manufacturing environment
*Experience working with electro-mechanical / electronic components ideally
*Great skills with negotiation and working directly with suppliers
*Be able to work well with and develop a team of Buyers
*Proficiency working with ERP / MRP systems
*Good knowledge of lean processes for improvement
*Proficiency working with computers including MS Office
*Excellent communication skills and organisational skills
The Purchasing Manager role will involve:

*Working closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Sales
*Co-ordinating the supply of materials and assemblies
*Ensuring company targets are met
*Negotiating contracts and terms and making savings where possible
*Taking ownership for the supplier portfolio
*Always driving continuous improvement in the department to ensure best performance and practices
*Developing effective purchasing strategies
*Mentoring and leading the Purchasing team
*Always adhering to the Company’s ISO9001 QMS