Purchasing Manager in Etwall

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Purchasing Manager\nDerby\nPermanent\nSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a DOE\n\n * Are you an experienced Senior Buyer/Lead Buyer who has worked within precision engineering/advanced manufacturing industries in an SME environment?\n\n * Are you looking for a step up into management?\n\n * Are you capable of championing change and challenging the status quo?\n\n * Have you experienced implementing ERP systems?\n\nIf the answer is YES to the above, then we have the perfect opportunity for you....\n\nEMBS Engineering has been instructed to acquire a talented Purchasing Manager to join a market-leading, well-established Aerospace engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of intricate components for world-leading organisations.\n\nWith an international presence, our client has a business portfolio that spans the biggest names in Aerospace and Defence.\n\nFollowing year-on-year growth, our client is looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to join their existing talented team on a permanent basis.\n\nWhat's on offer?\n\n * Stability/Longevity: Permanent position.\n\n * Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a.\n\n * Hours: Days.\n\n * 35 Hour working week, with flexibility around start and finish times.\n\n * Early finish on a Friday.\n\n * Comprehensive Healthcare plan.\n\n * Excellent pension scheme - The choice of x2 pensions\n\n * + much more.\n\nResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\n\n * Liaising with all stakeholders across the business to understand project workflows and timelines on completion\n\n * Understanding and tracking inventory\n\n * Developing the purchasing/procurement function\n\n * Day-to-day management of junior members of staff\n\n * Implementation of a new ERP system\n\nSuccessful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate:\n\n * Exceptional relationship management skills, working seamlessly with both internal departments and external suppliers\n\n * A natural communicator who can navigate negotiations and influence stakeholders at all levels\n\n * At least 5 years of experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment\n\n * Deep understanding of purchasing, inventory, and logistics\n\n * A flexible approach to fluctuating workloads, thriving in a high-pressure environment where deadlines are non-negotiable\n\n * A results-oriented problem solver who stays calm under fire and delivers outcomes\n\nIf you are interested in the opportunity of a Purchasing Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing procurement department located in Derby\n\nEMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role