Purchasing Manager

Machine Mart are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to work within an established team and a busy environment, centrally located at our Nottingham Head Office. This is a fully office based role.

You will be part of a team who are vital to the functioning of the company. You will be responsible for the management of the team and ensuring that the company builds and develops a cost effective competitive and stable supply chain. If you believe this is you, we want to hear from you.

Below are some of the duties you will be responsible for:

• Sourcing new products
• Negotiating and influencing suppliers to achieve best market value
• Be accountable for the annual targets and goals across cost, quality, reliability and delivery
• Manage the Purchasing department
• Identifying areas for improvement to current processes and procedures
• Develop and own appropriate departmental KPIs to ensure performance and improvement is measured and acted on
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain contributions to marketing campaigns as required from time to time
• Occasional travel will be required
• On occasions overnight stays will be required

Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 8:30am - 5pm.