Purchasing Manager

Lead the purchasing and supplier management function for Blakley Electrics across both its Harlow and Crayford sites., with responsibility for an annual spend of approximately £7m across raw materials, electrical components, fabricated parts and subcontract services.

Manage the day-to-day purchasing activities required to support UK manufacturing operations, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive pricing, inventory optimisation and supplier performance.

The role will lead and develop a Buyer and work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Sales to ensure material availability supports customer demand and production requirements.

They will play a key role in delivering procurement and supply chain objectives set by the Operations Director, supporting supplier development, cost reduction initiatives, inventory management and continuous improvement activities.

The role requires extensive use of the Epicor ERP system and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives

• Reports to the Operations Director.
• Responsible for the management and development of one Buyer.
• Supports UK manufacturing operations across the Harlow and Crayford sites.
• Office-based in Harlow with travel to suppliers and other business locations as required.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Operations team.
• Support business improvement, sustainability and new product introduction projects.
• Achieve agreed departmental KPIs relating to supplier performance, inventory, purchasing efficiency and material availability.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support business needs.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance through agreed KPIs covering quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost.