Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager – Full Time – Bolton

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
Bolton | £60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Full Time

We are exclusively supporting an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business with the appointment of a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply chain professional to take ownership of the purchasing function, lead a small team and play a key role in improving supplier performance, reducing costs and strengthening the overall supply chain. The role would suit someone who is strategic but hands-on, with the confidence to improve processes while remaining involved in the day-to-day operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead the purchasing and supply chain function, working closely with Planning, Inventory, Engineering, Operations and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and developing the purchasing/procurement team
• Developing procurement and sourcing strategies
• Managing key supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
• Driving supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities
• Managing supply risks, shortages and long-lead-time components
• Ensuring material availability supports production and customer requirements
• Developing alternative suppliers and improving supply chain resilience
• Working closely with Engineering on value engineering and cost reduction
• Working closely with Finance on budgets, costs and working capital
• Improving procurement processes, systems and automation
• Developing supplier and procurement KPIs
• Maximising the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Driving continuous improvement across the supply chain function

About You

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer with a strong manufacturing or engineering background.

You will ideally have

• Minimum 5 years' experience within procurement, purchasing or supply chain
• Previous experience managing and developing a team
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience
• Proven experience delivering cost savings
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience working closely with Finance
• A hands-on, proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience within engineering, mechanical or electrical manufacturing would be advantageous, as would experience of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, international sourcing and CIPS.

What’s on Offer?

• £60,000 - £65,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Primarily on-site
• Flexible start times of 7am, 8am or 9am
• Potential 9-day fortnight for the right candidate
• Up to 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Full company sick pay, including up to 4 weeks at 100% following successful completion of probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long service awards
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives

Salary: £60000 - £65000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bolton

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