Purchasing Manager
- by Theo James Recruitment
- Location Peterlee, County Durham, UK
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Salary
£55,000 - £57,000 / year
1001 days ago
Job Description:
Purchasing Manager (Peterlee) – Permanent; Full Time; Up to £57,000 PLUS bonus!
The Company:
Theo James Recruitment are working in partnership with GT Group in Peterlee, who are part of the Knorr-Bremse Group. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for all rail and commercial vehicles. GT Group supply world-class products to the automotive, oil, gas and petrochemical industries!
Why should YOU apply to be a Purchasing Manager?
*FANTASTIC company benefits including 26 days holiday + statutory bank holidays; 6% company pension contribution and BONUS (performance dependant)
*Progression and WORLDWIDE travel opportunities!
*Permanent secure role
*Working with a strong and established supply chain team
The Role of a Purchasing Manager:
- Ensure cost-efficient and on-time supply of materials for assigned organizational unit.
- Management of team of professional Buyers and/or Order Management staff.
- Acts as escalation point of contact for any deliveries.
- Ensures observation of relevant (regional or worldwide) supplier markets and the respective accredited suppliers.
- Develops and maintains a solid network with suppliers, on an accountable level.
- Manages completion of unit's purchasing budget planning and related reporting.
- Involvement in large scale projects across sites.
Key Requirements:
- Must have previous experience within Purchasing Manager level role
- Automotive background preferred but not essential – however MUST be manufacturing/ engineering environment
- Confident, resilient and strong communicator
- Experience of working with global supply base
- Flexible with world wide travel
Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines.
- Supply Chain/Logistics
- Quality - Engineering, Management
- Design - Engineer, Management
- Maintenance – Technician, Engineer, Management
- Production / Process Engineering
- Health, Safety & Environmental
- Project Engineering, Management
- Leadership and Management
- HR & Finance
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Additional Salary Info
+ Annual Bonus
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Work Authorisation
United Kingdom
- Industry Sector Manufacturing
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Years Experience
7+ years
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Career Level
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
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Educational level
'A' level/Higher or equivalent