Purchasing Manager (International/Global client)

Atkinson Moss have been engaged to assist our market leading, global client as they seek to appoint a Purchasing Manager to join their team in Norwich.

Location: Norwich

Salary: Competitive

Reporting into: Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and ensure that appropriate controls and approvals are in place for purchasing and distribution activity.
• Oversee the buying and stock control team to ensure KPIs are met and striving for consistent growth within the department.
• Continually review and replenish process to eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
• Monitoring and reporting on inventory levels, age, condition and turn over to ensure its value is maximised.
• Develop actions to address any discrepancies or deviations.
• Assist with evaluation of any potential or existing suppliers.
• Keep up to date and action latest best practice in purchasing and logistics.
• Generate forecasts and manage inventories.
• Establishing quality control and ensuring brought and hired stock meets company standards when being delivered to our customers.
• Work with operations to ensure best practice on maintaining the quality of products.
• Facilitate and mentor a team of 3 employees through training and development

Person specification:

• Management of a small team.
• Purchasing experience in an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
• Value stream mapping and evidence of successful implementation.
• Significant experience of sourcing & purchasing in a print or machinery-based industry.
• Supervision of a small team of Buyers in an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
• Experience of using JD Edwards Business System (ideally)
• Global purchasing

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