Purchasing Manager - Berkshire, United Kingdom - Premier Engineering

Premier Engineering

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Berkshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

**Role

Purchasing Manager****Salary

- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)****Type

Permanent, Full time****Location
West Berkshire**My client is looking to take on a permanent Purchasing & Planning Manager for their team near the Reading area who will be responsible overseeing the procurement of parts.

Automotive - Manufacturing - Engineering - Paintworks - Refinishing - Purchasing - Communication & Negotiation - Cost Effective Strategies - Supply Chain - Buying

The Purchasing Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

Preferably 2 years previous experience or more in a similar Planning & Purchasing role in an engineering manufacturing environment
Have previous experience in price and contract negotiation
Excellent relationship management capabilities
CIPS qualification would be desirable but not essential
Have good attention to detail and the initiative to follow processes
Can work well under pressure to achieve deadlines
Excellent communication skills to be able to work with a variety of people at varying levels
Being adaptable to changing business needs and priorities
Excellent proficiency with using the MS Office Suite
Strong analytical skills

The Purchasing Manager role will involve:

Managing the procurement of parts
Sourcing new suppliers and building long lasting supplier relationships
Managing Purchasing Assistants; regularly reviewing their performance
Negotiation of supplier quotes and securing best possible prices
Ensuring the timely ordering and receipt of parts required for production and notifying relevant people of any delays
Liaising effectively with production and engineering teams to prioritise and plan the work lists for production schedule ensuring booking in of manufactured parts
Ensuring accurate record keeping of batch and part numbers on internal systems
Managing a yearly stock take
Working alongside the Accounts department to align end of month processes

If you are interested in the position, please respond with an up to date CV, along with your availability and with your salary expectations.