XCL Group are working with a busy growing client who are looking for an experienced individual to join the company as an experienced Purchasing Manager. Past experience working within a similar role would be essential as this will come with the responsibility of ensuring that the flow of products and supplies is continuous and running to optimum efficiency. It’s a great opportunity to take on a busy role working with like minded people in the supply chain department.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the purchasing of all raw materials used for the production lines and maintaining stock levels of key products.
• Overseeing a purchasing budget of circa £35M annually and ensuring all targets are met.
• Regular stock takes and compiling reports for quarterly meetings.
• Monitoring of stock in satellite warehouses and organising logistics to ensure the steady supply of materials
• Always to the highest levels of health and safety guidelines and ISO 9001 standards.
• Reciprocating the costings and producing a bill of materials to support the sales team and ensuring that stock levels support the production plans to meet forecasts on the production plans.
• Where possible passing on knowledge and helping with the development of others in the purchasing team.
• Reviewing costings and SLA’s on a regular basis to ensure that quality is maintained and where possible costs are reduced.

Job Requirements

• Past experience within a Purchasing Managers role is required.
• Polymer / Compound / Chemical purchasing knowledge.
• Excellent data input and collation skills are essential.
• Must have excellent Excel & organisational skills.
• SAP experience would be beneficial.

Hours:

Monday – Friday : 8:30am – 5pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company who have a family atmosphere and where everyone’s input is valued and appreciated. Ideally we are looking for someone who has an excellent drive and who is focused on developing and promoting a seamless purchasing process throughout the manufacturing process.

For more information on this job role please contact our Huddersfield office.