Elevate Your Career in Purchasing Management!

Are you a seasoned Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager Senior Buyer, or Project Manager seeking a new challenge? 2fawcett are supporting a premier Manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Sheffield and have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join their dynamic team.

Position: Purchasing Manager
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 37.5 hour working week 4.5 days
Salary: 45k – 50k

The Role

With a global reputation for excellence and leading technology the team are passionate about delivering top-notch Electrical products. As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the supply chain, negotiating cost reductions, and ensuring the timely procurement of materials and sub-contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Streamline and manage the Purchasing Department’s workload effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Enhance purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify and source new suppliers, domestically and overseas.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Contract negotiation and Supplier management.
• Identify cost saving opportunities with suppliers without sacrificing quality or delivery performance
• Collaborate with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements using ERP/MRP systems.
• Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.

Ideal candidate will have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing/Materials Management.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MRP systems and highly computer literate.
• Proven experience in team leadership, process improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
• Strong analytical skills and performance management capability.
• CIPS accredited
• Ability to read engineering drawings

What you get in return

• Early finish on a Friday
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Generous pension plan
• Enhanced annual leave days (26 days annual leave, plus stats)
• Health care membership
• Development and career opportunities
• A social event calendar