Purchasing Manager

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager for our client based in Watton.

You will be responsible for:

• Deliver measurable savings through negotiations with new and existing suppliers
• Review and analyse all standard product material spend. Identify and realise material savings on standard products
• Control process and sign-off for all external purchases in line with authorisation policy
• Manage all material inventory and reorder levels
• Placing purchase orders
• Assist with manufacturing start up - prototype to volume
• Assist with stock take

Skills/Experience:• Engineering background HND or Degree level

• Minimum 5 years’ experience

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Self-motivated with a passion to deliver Continuous Improvement

• Proven ability to deliver cost reductions

• Experience sourcing from low cost countries

• Commercial aware with experience of commercial negotiations

• Excellent computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint)

• English + other European language