Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Barnsley Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

Major Recruitment are working with a dynamic and rapidly growing business specialising in delivering competitive energy storage solutions for various industries. As a key player in the European market, our client is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join their team as a Purchasing Manager in Barnsley in a permanent position. This role is pivotal within the company, offering significant international opportunities and a chance to contribute to our continued success.

As the Purchasing Manager, you will lead and manage the procurement team and processes to ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Collaborating with European partners, you will contribute to delivering a competitive range of energy storage solutions, furthering the company's rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements.
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, suppliers, quantities, discounts).
• Ensure timely delivery of materials at agreed prices and within specifications.
• Conduct competitive purchases, benchmarking, and negotiating to achieve cost savings.
• Maintain regular contact with the Operations team to minimize issues impacting customer requirements.
• Foster relationships with key suppliers, resolving problems, implementing improvements, and maintaining service levels.
• Keep records of invoices and purchase orders up-to-date.
• Ensure prompt return of unfit stock to the supplier.
• Identify areas for improvement to drive performance and business results.
• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement.
• Seek and propose new products and suppliers, optimizing commercial arrangements.
• Maintain MRP data related to stock levels and quality standards, minimizing operational expenses.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Excel (Vlookup, filtering, formatting, data management).
• Understanding of budget control and management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of cost optimisation, consolidating stock, and reducing freight costs.
• Negotiation skills for securing favourable terms with suppliers.
• Competent and confident working in a finance team and interacting with the wider business.
• Effective and honest communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills.
  • High degree of computer literacy, particularly advanced Excel skills.
  • Regularly review working practices and processes, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives throughout the Supply Chain function.

In return for your work as a Purchasing Manager you will receive:

• A salary up to £45,000
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Additional Bonus scheme
• Additional Quarterly bonus

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