Purchasing Manager

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with an established and successful manufacturing organisation based near Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This role will be offered on a 12-15 month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. We are ideally looking for a June or July start date for this position. This role offers a competitive salary, early Friday finishes, 7% employer pension contribution, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, a purchase holiday scheme, birthday holiday, enhanced sick leave, health care cash plan and more. The Role: * Lead, supervise, and support the purchasing team to achieve departmental goals and performance targets. * Work closely with the Operations Management Team to understand business needs and support operational requirements. * Monitor purchasing activities to ensure quality, cost control, and timely delivery. * Ensure non-manufacturing/project purchases are efficient * Cost management and control to demonstrate accountability for achieving company margin targets. * Ensure there is a culture of keeping the system accurate and up to date with minimum stock levels, lead times, economic order quantities etc. * Improvement of stock turns and management of over stocks / slow moving stock. * Accountable for the purchasing manual, all associated purchasing work instructions/processes and keeping them accurate and up to date. * Own, maintain and report on the Supply Chain Risk Register, escalating major concerns to the Operations Director for inclusion on the Company risk register. * Monthly report key metrics (KPIs) that are reviewed monthly to support continuous performance improvement in the purchasing function. * Develop tools for effectively monitoring, measuring & managing supplier performance * Resolve supplier issues, escalations, and team challenges effectively. * Communicate in a timely and professional manner to all relevant internal and external stakeholders to foster the culture detailed by the values & behaviours. * Travel as required to forge and maintain supplier relationships and performance. Person Requirements: * Manufacturing sector experience * Purchasing management experience with at least 2 years' experience in managing people * Proven negotiation, supplier relationship management and contract management experience * Familiar with ERP systems * Strong leadership skills, adaptability, attention to detail and problem-solving skills * CIPS advantageous but not essential For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment