Purchasing Manager in Heywood

Job Description£40-45,000 per annumEstablished and well-respected companyExcellent working environmentExtensive training and career development opportunitiesSafeandsupportiveworking environmentWe are seeking a highly experienced, savvy Purchasing Manager to lead our clients procurementfunction.As they scaleandhandlelarge-quantityordersfrommajor international clients, our client requires a strategic professional who can manage high-value expenditure while maintaining rigorous stock control across a wide and complex product range.The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of supply chain management,fromsourcingrawmaterialsandelectricalcomponentstomanaging relationships with specialised technical vendors.Role Expectations Asaseniormemberoftheoperationsteam,youwillbeexpectedtodemonstratea ?exible and proactive approach to the company's growth. Your role will evolve as the business expands, requiring expertise in both high-level strategy and hands-on inventory management.The Job? Strategic Procurement: Lead the procurement strategy to support business scaling, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and "spending savvy"decision-makingforhigh-volume orders.? High-Value Expenditure Management: Oversee large-scale purchase orders and ?nancial commitments, ensuring budget alignment and favourable commercial terms with key suppliers.? Inventory&StockControl: Managealargerangeofproductsand components,ensuringoptimalstocklevelsforlivemanufacturingorders using the Aligni ERP system.? Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships withadiverserangeofsuppliers,includingmetalfabricatorsandtechnical component providers.? OperationalCollaboration: WorkcloselywiththeProductionManagerand Operations Manager to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules and project deadlines. ProcessOptimisation: Continuouslyimproveprocurementprocessesto increase e?ciency and support the continued growth of the business.About youExperience as a purchasing manager ideally within an electrical environmentStrong negotiation skillsDemonstrable success in cost-saving initiatives through strategic procurement.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.Knowledge of how to generate and manage supply contracts.Management experience with the ability to lead and supportProficient in Microsoft office and MRP systemsDeep knowledge of inventory and supply chain managementAbility to work independentlyFor more information, please send your CV, in confidence, to Tracey at The Recruitment FixTPBN1_UKTJ