Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing ManagerLocation: Billingshurst, West SussexSalary: £40k+ DOEJob type: Full time, PermanentAbout UsWe are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for dedicated and detail oriented Sales Manager to support our UK based team.Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer.All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.Job DescriptionAs Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the Company's manufacturing operations are kept fully supplied with components to achieve planned production targets.Full training will be provided however previous international purchasing experience, including working with a global network of suppliers, is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesRaising of purchase orders in a timely manner to support Company requirements and to ensure best price in relation to break points and demand whilst working within defined specifications.Managing raw material stock holding inhouse, in transit and at Supplier warehousing to accommodate varying lead times.Manage component stockholding.Manage Supplier relationships.Monitor Supplier performance.Maintain LV database.Knowledge of Company standard operating procedures and ensuring that they are followed to comply with audit requirements.Overseeing daily activities of department.Ideal CandidateHighly literate. Good level of conversational and written EnglishHighly numerate.Highly PC and mainframe computer literate, including experience using LV software.CIPS qualification preferred.Experience of purchasing internationally and working with a global network of suppliers.Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, and with quality systems.Ability to work and communicate effectively with operational personnel and management.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsOrganised and methodicalGood communication and teamwork abilitiesAbility to work to deadlinesBenefits£40,000+ per annum. Salary is negotiable.Comprehensive training and support.Health and wellbeing programme.Free onsite parking.Please click the APPLY button to be redirected to our careers page to complete your application for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Purchasing, Procurement, Back Orders, Batch Quantity, Manufacturing, Stock & Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Negotiation, CIPS, 5S, Ordering, Requisitions, Supplier Relationship Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, Supplier & Vendor Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing may also be considered for this role.