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Purchasing Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Scotland

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead their purchasing team in Fife. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with company procedures, and enhance purchasing performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory experience and a strong background in purchasing. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation in the engineering sector and make a meaningful impact on their operations.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Life Assurance - 4 x salary
Private Medical
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme
Volunteering Days
Employee Assistance Programme
Long Service Awards
Family Friendly Policies
Leisure Discounts

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in a supervisory role within purchasing.
  • Extensive experience in purchasing and inventory control.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Buyers to ensure compliance with procedures.
  • Maintain and monitor Purchasing and Supplier Performance metrics.
  • Negotiate contracts and monitor financial progress.

Skills

Leadership
Negotiation
Supplier Management
Performance Metrics Monitoring

Education

Business Qualification
Purchasing Qualification

Job description

My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries.


There is the rare opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their well established site and team in Fife.


Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the purchasing team in ensuring efficient and cost effective operation.


What is in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary
  • Private Medical
  • Group Income Protection - Insurance policy for long term absence
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Volunteering Days per year
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Family Friendly Policies
  • Leisure Discounts

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the supervision of Buyers ensuring full compliance with company and department procedures
  • Maintain Purchasing Performance metrics and Monitor Supplier Performance metrics, taking action where appropriate
  • Set individual development plans and give performance feedback to reporting buyers
  • Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and internal customers
  • Assure well-formed Purchase Orders and purchasing documentation are created
  • Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring progress both financially and in respect of service levels

Experience & Education Required:

  • Business and/or Purchasing related qualification
  • Significant experience in supervisory role
  • Extensive experience in purchasing
  • Working experience of inventory ordering and control

Please note:


Working hours are Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30. This is an on-site role.

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