Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager
Derby
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a DOE

* Are you an experienced Senior Buyer/Lead Buyer who has worked within precision engineering/advanced manufacturing industries in an SME environment?

* Are you looking for a step up into management?

* Are you capable of championing change and challenging the status quo?

* Have you experienced implementing ERP systems?

If the answer is YES to the above, then we have the perfect opportunity for you....

EMBS Engineering has been instructed to acquire a talented Purchasing Manager to join a market-leading, well-established Aerospace engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of intricate components for world-leading organisations.

With an international presence, our client has a business portfolio that spans the biggest names in Aerospace and Defence.

Following year-on-year growth, our client is looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to join their existing talented team on a permanent basis.

What's on offer?

* Stability/Longevity:
Permanent position.

* Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a.

* Hours:

Days.

* 35 Hour working week, with flexibility around start and finish times.

* Early finish on a Friday.

* Comprehensive Healthcare plan.

* Excellent pension scheme - The choice of x2 pensions

 * + much more.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Liaising with all stakeholders across the business to understand project workflows and timelines on completion

* Understanding and tracking inventory

* Developing the purchasing/procurement function

* Day-to-day management of junior members of staff

* Implementation of a new ERP system

Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate:

* Exceptional relationship management skills, working seamlessly with both internal departments and external suppliers

* A natural communicator who can navigate negotiations and influence stakeholders at all levels

* At least 5 years of experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment

* Deep understanding of purchasing, inventory, and logistics

* A flexible approach to fluctuating workloads, thriving in a high-pressure environment where deadlines are non-negotiable

* A results-oriented problem solver who stays calm under fire and delivers outcomes

If you are interested in the opportunity of a Purchasing Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing procurement department located in Derby

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role