Purchasing Manager

We have a newly created opportunity for a Purchasing Managerto join our team in Milngavie, near Glasgow.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business and develop your career within a professional, relaxed office with competitive benefits package.

Hardie Polymers are experts in our field.  We are the UK’s leading independent distributor of engineering polymers, we have a customer base predominantly in the UK and Ireland and work with suppliers internationally.  We operate in a fast-paced environment and have a small but growing, highly dedicated team.  Culture is key to us and we are committed to being a great place to work which offers you opportunities to grow.

Our Purchasing Manager will work closely with our Commercial Director to deliver and develop all aspects of our procurement activity.  There will be great variety in this role and you’ll be responsible for both the day to day activity along with continuous improvement and developing our processes.

Particular responsibilities include:

• Developing an understanding of our business and its drivers to create and/or contribute to our overall business strategy in all elements of our procurement process
• Approving and scheduling Purchase Orders to support anticipated sales demand and our customers’ orders
• Ensure that supply chain schedule timelines are achievable, advising on capacity issues or shortfalls
• Negotiating and agreeing pricing
• Monitoring the quality of service provided
• Conducting research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules, quality and payment terms
• Recognising price trends and their impact
• Undertaking reviews of existing arrangements to ensure value, cost effectiveness and quality
• Being proactive in identifying new or alternative ways to maximise business profits
• Being knowledgeable and up to date on all distribution changes
• Ensuring the sustainability of our supply chains

To be successful in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate your procurement experience and knowledge from a previous role, along with your attention to detail and tenacity for investigating and completing the job.

Your communication skills both written and verbal will be first class, as will your ability to influence and negotiate.

You will be a great team player, willing to get involved in the activities of a small business and contribute towards an effective working culture.

We offer a competitive package including 30 days holiday + Christmas closure period, life insurance, generous company pension scheme, free onsite parking. The position is full time, permanent and office based.