About the Role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
Key Activities
Developing Purchasing Strategies: Creating and implementing strategies to optimise the procurement process, reduce costs, and ensure a reliable supply chain.
Supplier Management: The process of identifying, assessing, and choosing suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, and dependability. It also involves maintaining relationships with current suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure a steady supply.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms and conditions, and managing contract performance.
Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels, forecasting demand, and optimising stock levels to minimise costs and prevent shortages or overstocking.
Market Analysis: Analysing market trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and making informed purchasing decisions based on market data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with other departments, such as finance, fabrication/metals, and operations, to align purchasing strategies with overall business objectives.
Team Management: The Purchasing Manager is also responsible for managing a small team of purchasing agents, including hiring, training, and performance management.
Cost Optimisation: Identifying opportunities to reduce costs throughout the procurement process, including negotiating better pricing, optimising transportation, and reducing waste.
Quality Control: Ensuring that purchased goods and services meet the required quality standards and addressing any quality issues that may arise.
Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in purchasing and procurement.
Preferred Skills
Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications is also essential.
Strong negotiation skills are crucial for securing favourable terms with suppliers.
Education and Experience
Minimum of 5 years of Purchasing experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
A degree in Business Administration is preferred.
Familiarity with ERP software is essential.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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