Purchasing Manager
Role: Purchasing manager Location: Halifax As Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the procurement activities and driving best practices, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services essential for the manufacturing processes. Overseeing daily activities of the purchasing department, including delegating tasks and supervising teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead and execute purchasing strategies • Work with Group Procurement Team to achieve Group Purchasing Goals • Manage the Raw Material Purchasing Budget (circa £35m) in association with company purchasing policy • Manage & develop the local Purchasing Team • Negotiate with, and manage local suppliers on lead time, cost & payment terms • Ensure inventory levels are kept in line with company guidelines and maintained to meet sales requirements • Maintain accurate stock inventory records via company ERP system • Maintain inventory pricing, ensuring accurate ‘Bill of Materials’ costing for the sales team • Facilitate the preparation of monthly reports as required for the business • Ensure the smooth delivery of raw materials from the satellite warehouses to meet production needs • Manage quarterly stock takes, interrogating variance and validating the count • Review supplier quality and service levels • Occasional travel within the UK and Europe • Ensure that Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to including the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company. • Ensure all relevant statements relating to FSC controlled wood, PEFC chain of custody and RSB Advanced Products are included, and standards upheld. Key Skills/Experience Desired • Proven experience in materials procurement, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Experience using procurement software and databases, SAP experience desirable. • Degree or CIPS qualified or have significant relevant experience. • Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and business colleagues. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills – useful for negotiations • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills