Purchasing Manager

A large independent manufacturing company based in Leicestershire is currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing / Procurement Manager to join them as part of their ambitious and planned expansion. This person is responsible for selecting the most appropriate goods and services on the basis of price, quality, delivery times and services support for the business taking the business brand needs and customer interests into consideration. This role offers a huge degree of autonomy, excellent salary and working conditions together with a competitive benefits package.

The role will involve, but not be limited to -

- Forecasting likely levels of demand for services, products and/or component parts to be used in any manufacturing process
- Conducting research to ascertain market trends and needs
- Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
- Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities
- Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services
- Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth
- Developing an organisational purchasing strategy
- Identifying potential suppliers
- Producing reports and statistics using computer software
- Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress
- Creating purchase orders and sending to Suppliers as an order confirmation
- Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
- Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives
- Liaising with users and other relevant parties
- Checking costs, quality and levels of service
- Keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency
- Attending production meeting daily
- Visiting distribution centres and suppliers as required

Candidates will need to show evidence of the following skills-

- Experience within the sheet metal and/or point of sale sector
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, set targets and make strategic decisions
- The ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure
- IT knowledge
- Experience of the sheet metal industry
- Initiative, with problem-solving skills
- Numerical and verbal reasoning
- A high level of communication abilities, as the buyer is often the link between the shop floor and management
- Tact and the ability to persuade and negotiate

Benefits: -

- Excellent salary of £30K-£35K per annum
- Competitive benefits package
- Genuine career progression opportunities

Whilst the above criteria is quite specific we are happy to consider applications for developing candidates who are looking for the next logical step in their purchasing career.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through this website or send your CV in to us directly at If you would like to speak to us in more detail before applying, please call 0845 2997789 and ask for Russ Malin.

This position is advertised on behalf on Regional Recruitment Services Ltd. We also have a variety of other permanent and temporary positions available ranging from Administration, Sales, Secretarial, Finance and Accounts, Customer Service, I.T., Engineering, Industrial and Construction. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit (url removed)