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Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

needed in

Tewkesbury

, Salary:

£45,000 - £50,000

, Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week)\n\n

Excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business in a key leadership role, driving purchasing strategy, supplier performance and supply chain excellence across the organisation.

Job Description\n\n

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager will lead the purchasing, supplier management and stores functions, ensuring the reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and services. Working closely with Production, Operations and Finance, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee inventory, drive continuous improvement and maintain AS9100 compliance. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and support business growth.

Role And Responsibilities\n\n

Lead all purchasing activities for stock and non-stock items using ERP/MRP systemsDevelop strong supplier relationships and manage supplier performanceNegotiate pricing, contracts and commercial termsEnsure material availability to support production schedulesManage stock levels, inventory accuracy and stores operationsLead and develop the Stores teamConduct supplier audits and maintain AS9100 complianceMonitor subcontractor performance and order progressionProduce reports on purchasing activity, supplier KPIs and cost-saving initiativesDeliver process improvements and cost reduction projectsManage site service contracts and key suppliersSupport strategic sourcing, new product introduction and business growth initiatives\n\n

Lead all purchasing activities for stock and non-stock items using ERP/MRP systems

Develop strong supplier relationships and manage supplier performance

Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms

Ensure material availability to support production schedules

Manage stock levels, inventory accuracy and stores operations

Lead and develop the Stores team

Conduct supplier audits and maintain AS9100 compliance

Monitor subcontractor performance and order progression

Produce reports on purchasing activity, supplier KPIs and cost-saving initiatives

Deliver process improvements and cost reduction projects

Manage site service contracts and key suppliers

Support strategic sourcing, new product introduction and business growth initiatives\n\n

About You\n\n

Proven experience in a senior Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management role within manufacturingCIPS Level 5 qualified or working towards qualificationStrong understanding of supplier management, procurement and inventory controlExperience working within an AS9100 environment or similar regulated manufacturing sectorSkilled in negotiating contracts and commercial termsExperience using ERP/MRP systemsPrevious people management experienceTrack record of driving process improvements and cost savingsStrong commercial awareness, communication and organisational skills\n\n

Proven experience in a senior Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management role within manufacturing

CIPS Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification

Strong understanding of supplier management, procurement and inventory control

Experience working within an AS9100 environment or similar regulated manufacturing sector

Skilled in negotiating contracts and commercial terms

Experience using ERP/MRP systems

Previous people management experience

Track record of driving process improvements and cost savings

Strong commercial awareness, communication and organisational skills\n\n

Desirable:\n\n

CIPS Level 6 or progression towards MCIPSExperience supporting strategic sourcing and business growth projectsKnowledge of subcontractor management\n\n

CIPS Level 6 or progression towards MCIPS

Experience supporting strategic sourcing and business growth projects

Knowledge of subcontractor management\n\n

What is on Offer\n\n

Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus benefitsFull-time permanent position (39 hours per week)Monday to Friday office-based roleSenior leadership opportunity within a growing businessProfessional development and career progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative working environmentLong-term career stability\n\n

Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus benefits

Full-time permanent position (39 hours per week)

Monday to Friday office-based role

Senior leadership opportunity within a growing business

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Long-term career stability\n\n

Interested?

To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester:

Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ\n\n

Call 01452 507500, Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00.\n\n

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