Purchasing Manager

Basildon
8 months ago
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Our client is a leading Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) company servicing all sectors of the Electronics market. Based at their Basildon site, they are recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager.

Job role and scope

You are part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will lead a small team of buyers in a busy purchasing department based in Basildon. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate costing proposals for new quotes. Your team will also be focused on new product introduction and day-to-day production and non-stock buying; ensuring that suppliers are chased to ensure timely delivery of stock components and products. The role will demand a ‘hands-on’ approach with the ability to work at pace and be tenacious to see things through to a successful outcome. You will work collaboratively with business development, customer service, production, quality and engineering departments to ensure that the supply of stock meets the requirements of this busy factory.

Main responsibilities

  1. Negotiate supplier price, lead time and delivery quotations.

  2. Manage purchasing for strategic customers.

  3. Develop close working relationship with other key functions in the company to support commercial negotiations for new projects.

  4. Analyse complex data for multiple components and reach decisions on the best purchasing options.

  5. Ensure the correct use & data integrity of the MRP system, Factory Master, to support purchasing and quoting activities.

  6. Provide additional support in the day-to-day buying and purchasing activities of the team in times of high workload or absence.

  7. Recruit, induct and train new starters and support development of less senior team members.

  8. Set future department goals and assist in projects for further business improvement.

  9. Present and evaluate data to Head Office for Group and local KPIs.

  10. Represent the department in monthly management meetings.

  11. Ensure all procedures and work practices are up-to-date and fit for purpose, representing the department in QA audits.

    Skills, knowledge & experience

  • Supply chain management and purchasing experience within the electronics industry (ideally Contract Electronics Manufacturing).

  • Previous experience as a senior buyer; minimum of 5 years.

  • Knowledge and experience in the use of an ERP system such as Factory Master.

  • Able to lead and manage others with purchasing responsibilities.

  • Excellent organisational and planning skills.

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills using Excel and databases.

  • Problem solving and strong initiative to think laterally and find solutions.

    Working a 39 hour week (8am-4.30 Monday to Thursday and 8am-3.30pm Fridays) Salary up to £47k, plus 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, free on site parking.

    For further information apply today or contact Kim Baker, ENS Commercial Recruitment, Southend

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