PURCHASING MANAGER Job in Kendal, North West Uk
Purchasing Manager
To £45,000 Plus Bonus, Pension, Flexible Working Hours
GENEROUS RELOCATION PACKAGE
Kendal, Lake District
There is now an opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join our Operations Team, focusing on ensuring that quality material is available on time and at budgeted cost.
Within the role of Purchasing Manager you will support your team of six Buyers and nine Stores Personnel, and will be responsible for:-
- Implementing improved purchasing techniques for material purchasing.
- Setting up and formalising specific cost reduction activities for material purchasing.
- Identifying areas of improvement within our MRP system to achieve purchasing goals, objectives and targets.
- Formalising purchasing procedures, working closely with Quality Systems.
- Supplier Development.
- Managing total material cost.
The activities of the Purchasing Department are crucial to achieving the Company's quality and OTIF standards and therefore the Business Plan.
Gilkes design, develop and manufacture at our site in Kendal, Lake District and employ over 150 people. We are an internationally established manufacturing company; with operations in the UK, USA and Japan. Since the company's first hydro turbine installation in 1856, we have supplied over 6500 turbines for more than 80 countries. Today, we are focused on the repair, remanufacture and sale of engine cooling pumps, pumping systems and hydropower products
To be successful in the role of Purchasing Manager you will be experienced of working within an Industrial Engineering environment and will have worked with suppliers to improve their unit cost and OTIF rates. You will be results orientated, customer focused and a man manager capable of further developing your team.
To apply for this Purchasing Manager role please press the ''Apply Now' button. For more information about the role, the career opportunities or the location, please contact Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates - 0151 480 2300 or email emma@morganryder.co.uk
About Kendal
Based in the centre of Kendal, a major town in one of the UK's most beautiful regions, (The Lake District), over the years these magnificent mountains and beautiful lakes have inspired many famous people. Today we have much more to offer, from world-class attractions and events to top-quality shops, bars and cafes. The area offers a great variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. There is an abundance of things to see and do whatever the weather! We have something for everyone - ranging from outdoor music and cultural festivals, extreme sports and activities to historic houses and gardens, tranquil lake cruises and award winning museums and art galleries.
If you are looking for a stable way of life, good work/life balance, low crime rates, first class schooling for your children; you will receive a generous relocation package and will be offered help while you settle into your new career.