Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Derby Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a DOE * Are you an experienced Senior Buyer/Lead Buyer who has worked within precision engineering/advanced manufacturing industries in an SME environment? * Are you looking for a step up into management? * Are you capable of championing change and challenging the status quo? * Have you experienced implementing ERP systems? If the answer is YES to the above, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.... EMBS Engineering has been instructed to acquire a talented Purchasing Manager to join a market-leading, well-established Aerospace engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of intricate components for world-leading organisations. With an international presence, our client has a business portfolio that spans the biggest names in Aerospace and Defence. Following year-on-year growth, our client is looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to join their existing talented team on a permanent basis. What's on offer? * Stability/Longevity: Permanent position. * Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a. * Hours: Days. * 35 Hour working week, with flexibility around start and finish times. * Early finish on a Friday. * Comprehensive Healthcare plan. * Excellent pension scheme - The choice of x2 pensions * + much more. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Liaising with all stakeholders across the business to understand project workflows and timelines on completion * Understanding and tracking inventory * Developing the purchasing/procurement function * Day-to-day management of junior members of staff * Implementation of a new ERP system Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate: * Exceptional relationship management skills, working seamlessly with both internal departments and external suppliers * A natural communicator who can navigate negotiations and influence stakeholders at all levels * At least 5 years of experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment * Deep understanding of purchasing, inventory, and logistics * A flexible approach to fluctuating workloads, thriving in a high-pressure environment where deadlines are non-negotiable * A results-oriented problem solver who stays calm under fire and delivers outcomes If you are interested in the opportunity of a Purchasing Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing procurement department located in Derby EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role