Current Vacancy

Job Title

Purchasing Manager

Employment Type

Permanent

Ref Number

Purchasing B11

Salary

Salary/Rate: £40,000 - £45,000/annum

Date Added

21/03/25

Location

Location: B11, Hay Mills, City and Borough of Birmingham

Description

An established manufacturer of security entry systems based in Birmingham requires an experienced purchasing manager.

Duties:

Sourcing, negotiating, and buying of goods, materials, and services to meet operational requirements, considering price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.
Managing stock levels in the factory.
Purchasing of goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. Bulk purchases include metal, glass, wood, and ironmongery.
Communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing.
Conduct research for new components and suppliers.
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.

Requirements:

A minimum of 3 years purchasing management experience in a similar manufacturing industry.

Hours:

This is a permanent position that starts immediately.

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