Purchasing Manager

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to employ a personable and motivated **Purchasing Manager.** Responsible for company Procurement and Purchasing for Plant Hire and necessary Attachments; in addition to:

- Manage a team of 2 existing purchasing staff.
- Management of the day-to-day activities that secure the supply of direct materials to support the business.
- Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Stock Control - Consumables, Parts and Attachments.
- Stock forecasting and monthly stock takes.
- Goods in & Despatch.
- Logistics - Carriers and 3rd Party Transport arrangements.
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure deliveries arrive on time.
- Import / Export arrangements.
- Lead change management for the purchasing team, supporting new product introductions.
- Development, implementation, and maintenance of best practices and procedures in all areas.

To be successful in the role of **Purchasing Manager**, we would like to speak to anyone who has experience in the following:

- CIPS Level 5 qualified.
- Good Negotiation skills and proven experience of cost saving.
- Experience of HM Customs and import/export requirements.
- Working technical knowledge of attachments industry.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, stock control and CRM systems.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good administrative and organisational skills