Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager - Aerospace and High Value Metals (Stainless Steel, Nickle Alloys, Aluminium and Titanium) and Value-Added Services

Based: North or Midlands

Area Covered: Global

Package: GBP40,000-GBP50,000 salary, Strong Bonus, Pension

Following a recent restructure within the business, our client is looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager - Aerospace and High Value Metals (Stainless Steel, Nickle Alloys, Aluminium and Titanium) and Value-Added Services.

The business is a forward-thinking organisation that is instantly recognisable as a market leader in their field, who have an extraordinarily strong and well-respected brand. The company are part of a multi-million-pound turnover global group and set the standards within the market with their exceptional and wide-ranging products and on-time delivery service. They also feel that this is a fantastic opportunity to join the organisation as it continues to grow and develop at a rapid pace.

The ideal candidate will have strong Purchasing, Procurement or Buying experience in either Aerospace and High Value Metals Distribution, Aerospace and High Value Metals Manufacturing. Alternatively, they may consider applicants with experience in similar products such as Forgings, Castings, Components or Other Types of Metals or they are also open to applicants who have experience of working for an Aerospace OEM or Company in a Purchasing related role or you will simply have a strong understanding of the Supply Chain Process overall, are extremely organised, can plan ahead and are particularly strong at putting numbers together.

The most Important part of this role however is going out and developing new supplier relationships, building on the existing relationships that are already established, demonstrating good communication skills and a real attention to detail. There also needs to be an early emphasis on going out and visiting key suppliers, to give them some real focus and attention not to mention you will liaise with the contracts team internally and will have a lot of interaction with the sales team in terms of requirements etc.

The client is looking to recruit someone who can grow and develop within the business and this role offers excellent and varied opportunities for career progression into more senior positions throughout the company and wider group. You will be an ambitious and forward-thinking individual who thrives on a challenge.

You will possess strong Purchasing, Procurement or Buying experience in Aerospace and High Value Metals Distribution, Aerospace and High Value Metals Manufacturing, similar products such as Forgings, Castings, Components or Other Types of Metals or of working for an Aerospace OEM or Company on the Purchasing side of the business. Lastly, you will bring a strong understanding of the Supply Chain Process overall, are extremely organised, can plan ahead and are particularly strong at putting numbers together.

They require a candidate who leads from the front, presents well and is confident dealing with suppliers. They also need someone who has good mentoring skills, good communication skills, is good with people and is used to dealing with different personalities. Also though, they are looking for someone who can work closely with the team and is very strong when it comes to analysing data as they are very much focussed on making sure that the order book is delivered and that the raw material will be in place, so future projects are taken into consideration. They will look for someone who is forward thinking, can think outside the box and can challenge what has been done before.

The Key Selling Points of the company are they are a one stop shop for just about every type of Metal and Value-Added Services and what they do differentiates them from the competition. They also have International Locations and their Service Levels and Quality are particularly strong and market leading. They run a four and half day week, are privately owned and growing at a rapid pace. They hold regular training days plus you will inherit a very good team and lastly there will be good progression opportunities in the company and wider group. Lastly though, they have a great facility, team and overall set up of which they are enormously proud.

To be considered for this outstanding and exciting opportunity, please send your CV.