Purchasing and Stores Manager

Purchasing and Stores Manager

• Basic salary £28,000 - £30,000
• Training and progression

Location: To be commutable you could live in or near Cambridge, Duxford, St Neots, Ely, Huntingdon, Bedford, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Royston etc.

My client is a rapidly expanding family orientated company, they have created this purchasing position to help feed their growth. You will be joining a highly experienced and supportive team in an SME company which has excellent longevity from their personable and engaging environment. As a fast-growing business, a hardworking, autonomous and driven person will have brilliant future progression and career development opportunities.

If you feel this opportunity could be right for you please apply.

Purchasing and Stores Manager Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal parties to project upcoming material requirements
• Negotiate and compare products, lead times, prices and payment terms with existing suppliers
• Source and negotiate with new suppliers to reduce annual spend
• Order materials as required for minimum stock levels and usage depending on company activity
• Quality check goods in, raising any found quality issues and updating the system
• Issue stock to production, record usage and carry out stock takes

Candidate Requirements

• Purchasing experience in any field, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Willing to gain a fork lift truck licence if you don’t already have one, this will of course be paid for by the company for using a fork lift truck in the position
• Experience in a similar position: Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain etc.
• Strong organisational skills and diligence
• Positive, hardworking and enthusiastic personality

To Apply, please click on the apply button or contact Lloyd Owen at Rain Consultancy Group directly.

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