Purchasing Manager required. My client is a leading Resin and Polymers manufacturer based in Wigan that supply products to a range of industries globally. They are looking to hire a Purchasing Manager to join their established team in Standish, Wigan. The ideal candidate will have a background in Manufacturing Purchasing, will have been employed in the Chemical industry and will be based within a commutable distance of Wigan.
Purchasing Manager Position Overview
- Supervising two Purchasing staff and ensuring their duties are carried out effectively and to a high standard
- Taking responsibility for all purchasing department activities
- Arranging supplier meetings and negotiating on prices & Terms and Conditions
- Running the supplier quality assurance system
- Ensuring TDS & SDS documentation for new products are obtained from suppliers
- Monthly stock and Quarterly Purchasing reporting to senior management
- Writing SGP's to ensure the purchasing department is kept up to date
- Providing quarterly costings to the financial department
- Chairing the monthly purchasing department meeting
- Securing new suppliers for both current and new products
Purchasing Manager Position Requirements
- 5 years previous experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain management
- A background / previous experience in the Chemical industry
- Chartered institute of procurement and supply status desirable
- An ability to handle and effectively manage multiple projects at once
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office
- Based within a commutable distance of Wigan
- Full Drivers Licence
Purchasing Manager Position Remuneration
- Salary 42,000 - 45,000 DOE
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- BUPA Healthcare
- Pension
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