A well-established manufacturing organisation is actively seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Hemel Hempstead. The company offers a salary of up to £50,000.

The Purchasing Manager will lead the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and components vital for production. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional eager to advance their career within a dynamic and growing manufacturing business.

Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:

• Managing supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, audits, and site visits
• Overseeing inventory held by third-party suppliers
• Conducting spend analysis and proactively collaborating with supply chain partners
• Leading and managing the procurement team on a daily basis
• Monitoring and controlling freight and shipping costs within the UK, EU, and beyond
• Managing project-based purchasing activities
• Driving process improvements aligned with business objectives
• Overseeing stock levels of repeat order items via MRP systems

Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager:

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing a team in a fast-paced setting
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure

Salary: Up to £50,000

This position requires full onsite presence.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or procurement specialist