Purchasing Manager

Posted 20 March by Pure Resourcing Solutions
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Salary negotiable
Costessey , Norfolk
Permanent, full-time

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I am recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join my client on the outskirts of Norwich.   This is a full time, permanent position and once probation has passed, there will be an opportunity for some hybrid working.  Parking is available free on site.  

Daily duties: 


  • Recommend, develop, present and execute procurement strategies across all purchasing.  
  • Line management to the Purchasing team 
  • Manage the Purchasing team on a daily basis and ensure day to day management of all supplier accounts 
  • Evaluate and selection of new suppliers, general purchasing transactions, inventory controls, on time order delivery and control of costs.  
  • Manage the technical purchasing process.  
  • Manage and mitigate purchasing risk associated with single sourcing and obsolescence.  
  • Increase value within the supply chain through actively decreasing waste and improving process.  
  • Seek to reduce purchase price variance by developing purchasing strategies and new suppliers.  
  • Report on purchasing KPIs and present at meetings where appropriate  
  • Assist and head continuous improvement projects 
  • Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.  
  • Take the lead in developing and monitoring improvements to the processes used in Purchasing 
  • Create and maintain best practice guides 
  • Re-assign duties within the purchasing team  
  • Responsible for day to day management of designated supplier accounts 
  • Research, interview, evaluate and recommend new suppliers with appropriate team buyers 
  • Negotiate with suppliers to obtain improved pricing 
  • Raise and manage purchase orders generated on the company business system.  
  • Apply and enforce the company Defective Material Report system 
  • Any other duties which are necessary within the Purchasing department

Requirements for the role:  
  • Experience managing a small team 
  • Purchasing experience in an MRP driven manufacturing environment 
  • Experience of value stream mapping and evidence of successful implementation  
  • Team leadership 
  • Working knowledge of IT tools and systems 
  • Experience of supplier evaluation and selection 
  • Full driving license  

For more information on this role, please contact Emily at Pure.  

Reference: 52346577

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