Purchasing Manager

1 week ago


Brighouse UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Alco Valves Group Full time

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Description of Position

The Purchasing Manager and their work are a pivotal part of the production process. Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services for the company to meet the required price and lead-times whilst overseeing daily supply chain management and procurement activities, on a worldwide scale.

Strong negotiating, networking, maths and Microsoft Excel skills are essential whilst sustainability, risk management and ethical issues are advantageous. The Purchasing and supply chain process is essential to the overall success of the Alco Valves Group as a vast majority of the Company’s revenue is spent on procurement of raw materials, components and additional testing requirements hence, a real difference in cost saving and profit is made within the team.


Essential Skills Required

Skill set

Experience of the valve industry and raw materials are advantageous.

3 years management experience.

Degree / CIPS qualified or equivalent in a business related subject.

Minimum 10 years previous experience in a Purchasing role

Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base.

Able to bring modern procurement processes & mindset.

High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)

Full Driving License required.

Experience of working with MRP systems is essential.

Local to Brighouse area


General Information

Please Note

The role is ideal for a motivated candidate with a desire to enhance his/her skills in a rapidly developing business.

Overseas travel may be required as part of this role


Recommended skills

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Supplier Quality

Cost Savings

Negotiation

Bid Processes

Supply Management

Resolutions

Sustainability

Containment

Procurement

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

CIPS


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FRIDAY HALF DAY FINISH

Casual dress

Health Plan

Free Parking

Onsite Parking

No weekends

Pension

Cycle to work scheme


Salary

Negotiable depending on experience

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Working Hours

38.5 hours per week

Monday to Thursday : 8.00am – 4.45pm – lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required).

Friday : 8.00am – 13.30pm – no lunch


Benefits

33 days annual leave made up of flexible, statutory and end of year shutdown holidays.

After 6 months service, access to a Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme (with T&C applied)


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