Purchasing Manager (Gateshead) – Circa £50,000 PA

*Opportunity to manage a small team and have full autonomy to implement change

*Work for a well-established, stable business, who have a great working culture

The Company: 

Established almost a century ago, this well-established, global business, offer a stable, but exciting career within Manufacturing.

Job Description of a Purchasing Manager

• Manage a small Purchasing department
• Manage external suppliers and liaise between internal departments
• Develop strategies to ensure all cost savings and supplier targets are met or exceeded
• Highlight areas for improvement
• Identify new suppliers and participate in negotiations
• Make recommendations/suggestions for areas of improvement to increase efficiency and improve the quality of service

Skills & experience of a Purchasing Manager

• Experience within high-volume Manufacturing
• Has previously managed staff members
• Stock and inventory control management experience
• MRP knowledge preferred
• Experience in purchasing raw materials
• Can work in a high-pressured environment
• Not afraid to implement change

Why Should You Apply?

• Full autonomy within this role to run the Purchasing department
• Join a well-established, well-funded business who can offer a stable, but rewarding career
• Private health care
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution

Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines. 

• Leadership and Executive Level Appointments
• Engineering - Production, Process, Project
• Technical – Electronic, Software, System, Automation
• Design - Mechanical, Electrical, Draughtsperson, Manager
• QHSE - Inspector, Technician, Engineer, Manager
• Maintenance & Trades - Technician, Engineer, Manager
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• HR & Finance
• Customer Service & Admin