Purchasing Manager

Position: Purchasing Manager

Location: Winchester

Salary: £55 - 65k DOE

Job Type: Monday - Friday, Permanent, Full-time (site based)

Bennett & Game are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a successful Manufacturing business based in Winchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of purchasing activity, supplier relationships and procurement performance within a growing business.

Purchasing Manager Position Overview:

Manage the end-to-end purchasing and purchase order process

Develop and manage supplier relationships

Negotiate pricing, terms and supply agreements

Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery

Analyse pricing, lead times and sourcing options

Identify opportunities for cost savings and supplier consolidation

Manage supplier records, contracts and pricing information

Resolve purchasing and supply issues

Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations and Finance teams

Support sourcing decisions and provide accurate cost and lead-time information

Improve purchasing processes and reduce supply riskPurchasing Manager Position

Requirements

Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement or Buying

Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a technical environment would be advantageous

Strong supplier management and negotiation skills

Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities

Experience managing purchase orders and supplier performance

Good understanding of ERP or purchasing systems

Strong commercial and analytical skills

Confident communicator with the ability to work independentlyPurchasing Manager Position Package:

£55 - 65k Salary DOE

Monday - Friday (9-5 working hours)

25 days holiday + Banks

Employer pension

Excellent career development within a growing businessBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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