Purchasing Manager
hace 25 días
Gloucester
Purchasing Manager Gloucestershire Competitive Salary + Car Allowance Engineering and Manufacturing Hybrid My client who are a global engineering and manufacturing business are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager at their Gloucestershire based head office. Responsibilities – Purchasing Manager • Lead, develop and support a team of Buyers, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development and support functions, ensuring capability growth, clear accountability, and high performance through coaching, mentoring and structured development plans., • Act as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues within the team, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in decision-making processes., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality and other internal stakeholders to support early engagement, alignment, and improved procurement outcomes., • Develop and maintain sourcing strategies with a three-year outlook, ensuring alignment with business objectives, Global Procurement strategies, sustainability goals and risk mitigation plans., • Support Buyers in leading supplier relationship management activities, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring supplier performance aligns with expectations across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Sustainability (QCDIS)., • Support the purchasing aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Stream activities, enabling early supplier involvement and timely material readiness., • Oversee and coordinate tendering, cost analysis and whole-life value assessments to ensure robust sourcing decisions and best Value for Money., • Ensure continuity of supply through effective operational oversight and by resolving issues that impact procurement execution or supplier performance, including invoice payments and other cross-functional department activities. Qualifications / Experience – Purchasing Manager • Proven experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management with team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Proven track record in leading purchasing-related change and project management initiatives., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at multiple organisational levels., • In-depth knowledge of purchasing systems, policies, and best practices., • Exposure to international procurement operations and supplier networks., • Understanding of import/export procedures and documentation. What we can offer • Competitive Salary, • Car Allowance, • 27 days Annual leave + bank holidays, • Private Healthcare, • Enhanced pension plan, • Share ownership plan For more information on this role please contact Scott Montgomery on 01453 852566 or