Purchasing Manager

1 month ago


Horwich, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Purchasing Manager
upto £55,000 Per Annum
Full time – On-site
Based in Bolton

Medlock Partners are proud to be partnering with a highly reputable distribution business based in Bolton to identify an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business built on passion, skill, and creativity, that is focused on driving long-term sustainable growth.

This role will report to the Purchasing Director and is crucial for enhancing supplier relationships, conduct research for improvements to supply chain reducing costs.
  
A proven experience in developing and executing purchasing strategies is required as well as the ability to work with a range of stakeholders across a diverse business.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the procurement and supply of raw materials and services within the Company.
Setting, planning, organizing and executing the Purchasing strategy, incorporating best commercial practice 
Lead, manage and motivate the Purchasing Team whilst at the same time setting and monitoring individual targets. T
Manage and oversee the Purchasing Team’s management of suppliers, relationships, and service level agreements
Work alongside the Finance Team to review and maintain all input costs within area of responsibility.
Recommend to the Sales Team, the introduction of new factored products, presenting high margin opportunities for business growth and development within the retail outlets.
Responsible for the negotiating, administrating and controlling purchasing contracts.
Control supplier payment terms by negotiation and clear management.
Responsible for make or buy policy analysis and presentation of clear recommendations to the Managing Director.
Responsible for cost saving budgeting and targeting – to monitor and prove drop-through.
Responsible for stock and materials management via the ERP System Key requirements of the Purchasing Manager

Proven experience within a purchasing manager role
Ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships 
Previous experience of managing a small team, identify areas for improvement and conducting necessary 1-2-1 training
Previous experience of developing and executing purchasing strategies
A background within engineering production
A strong team player and communicates well at all levels    If you are interested in this Purchasing Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Santamaria

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion



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