Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager – Clay Cross, Chesterfield – £55,000 - £65,000- Contract

Chase & Holland are proud to be working with a successful and growing engineering and project-based business based in the Clay Cross area of Chesterfield who are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their expanding operation on a Contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or purchasing professional to take ownership of the purchasing function, managing a small team while working closely with the CFO, Operations and wider business to develop and improve procurement processes across the organisation.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a project-based engineering, construction, oil & gas or similar environment, with a strong understanding of purchasing, supplier management, stock control and international sourcing. This is a highly visible role where you will have the opportunity to shape the purchasing function, introduce improvements and put your own structure and processes in place within a growing business.

Benefits:

£55,000 - £65,000 salary
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to shape and develop the purchasing function
Small, established purchasing team
Close working relationship with the CFO and senior management team
Scope for occasional UK and international travel
Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation
Monday to Friday, site-based position
Purchasing Manager Responsibilities:

Taking ownership of the Group purchasing function, ensuring procurement policies, processes and systems are effectively managed and administered
Managing and developing a small purchasing team, including a Junior Buyer and part-time Purchasing Administrator
Supporting internal departments with the sourcing and purchasing of goods, equipment and services required across the business
Managing UK and international supplier relationships, including sourcing from overseas markets
Negotiating with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, favourable terms and appropriate levels of service
Building strong working relationships with Operations and other internal departments to understand requirements and ensure purchasing activity supports operational delivery
Developing and maintaining effective supplier relationships, including managing supplier performance and resolving commercial or service-related issues
Supporting the development and implementation of improved stock management and control processes
Monitoring purchasing spend and orders against individual projects and jobs
Working closely with Finance to ensure purchasing information and reporting supports month-end accounting procedures
Liaising with Accounts to improve and maintain an efficient purchasing-to-invoice process
Maintaining supplier SHQEMS documentation and KPI records
Producing purchasing and supplier reports for senior management and Finance
Reviewing existing purchasing processes and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Developing procurement procedures and controls as the business continues to grow
Supporting the implementation of improved purchasing systems, processes and controls
Maintaining awareness of relevant legislation, procedures and best practice within procurement and purchasing
Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement decisions align with wider commercial and operational objectives
Undertaking occasional UK and international travel to visit suppliers and operational locations
Carrying out any other duties as reasonably required by management
Required Skills & Experience:

Significant practical experience within a purchasing, procurement or buying role
Previous experience managing or supervising a purchasing/procurement function or small team
Experience within a project-based engineering, construction, oil & gas or similar operational environment would be highly advantageous
Strong supplier management and negotiation experience
Experience sourcing goods or services internationally
Understanding of international shipping and logistics
Previous experience with stock management and purchasing controls
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand the wider impact of purchasing decisions on projects and operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work effectively across all levels of an organisation
Ability to build relationships with both operational and senior stakeholders and confidently challenge where required
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
A proactive approach to continuous improvement, with the drive to review existing processes and implement positive change
Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership within an evolving environment
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience using SAGE, Microsoft Excel and SharePoint
Degree-level education and/or CIPS qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
Confident and resilient approach, with the ability to hold your own when dealing with challenging stakeholders or suppliers
Willingness to travel occasionally, including internationally where required
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Purchasing Manager opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire