Purchasing Manager - Global Manufacturing Company

The Purchasing Manager sources suppliers, negotiates contracts, and ensures products meet quality standards. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, overseeing procurement documents, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining inventory. The role also involves researching market trends, ensuring competitive pricing, and leading a team to optimise procurement processes.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in precision components and instruments, serving a wide range of industries, including health care, life sciences, and industrial sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, they design and manufacture advanced products that meet the highest industry standards. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.

Description

• Team Leadership: Oversee and guide team members, promoting a collaborative and productive work atmosphere.
• Procurement: Acquire goods and services that align with the organisation's quality and quantity standards.
• Contract Management: Assess and negotiate agreements with suppliers to ensure favourable terms.
• Inventory Oversight: Monitor stock levels and reorder products as necessary.
• Industry Awareness: Stay informed on market developments and new product offerings.
• Price Analysis: Evaluate available products against market trends to set competitive pricing.
• Supplier Sourcing: Research and identify suppliers that offer high-quality products within budget constraints.
• Documentation Preparation: Collect and organise quotes, proposals, and purchase agreements for management review.
• Supplier Performance: Continuously assess and monitor the performance of contracted suppliers.
• System Maintenance: Manage and update materials and part numbers in procurement systems.
• Vendor Evaluation: Regularly assess vendor reliability and performance to ensure quality standards are met.

Job Offer

• Work from home: The Company allows you to work from remote 1-2 times per week and there is a flexible working system in place; ideal if you want to be in control of your schedule
• Impact on society: One of the main products would be components for medical devices, laboratory instruments and life sciences applications; chance to join a company which has a very positive business model
• Step up in your career: There are plans to expand the team and to get more responsibilities within the Customer Service Division; great opportunity to expand your skills and level up as a Procurement Manager
• Exciting time to join: As the business is growing there are a lot of resources and opportunities, very ideal if you are looking for a long term path career and to join a stable organisation
• Use English: There will be close communication with the HQ overseas; unique chance to develop and sharpen your English skills

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Francesco Pedrielli at +81368328644.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• People Management: Experience in leading and managing teams
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for understanding product needs and building effective relationships with suppliers
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, with skills in planning, delegation, and progress tracking
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to resolve issues, such as quality discrepancies in products or services
• Negotiation: Expertise in negotiating vendor contracts and securing favourable pricing

Nice to have:

• Procurement experience in manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in business-level English
• Familiarity with JDE systems