VACANCY FOR PURCHASING MANAGER

THE JOB

· Member of Management Team

· Manage, train and develop a team of Buyers

· Manage and continue to build strong supplier relationships

· Implement and maintain Key Supplier Agreements for short and long term supplies

· Ensure Purchase Orders are placed on time and all items delivered on time, conforming to required quality standards, to satisfy production program

· Source suppliers as required and successfully negotiate competitive prices

· Report and maintain Vendor Rating System for Strategic Suppliers

· Help implement the UTC Operating System – ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) – training will be provided

THE PERSON

· CIPS qualification and/or degree level education

· Capable of demonstrating a thorough knowledge and understanding of purchasing principles

· Able to manage complex situations with both internal and external clients

· Strong negotiation and communication skills

· Must have drive, enthusiasm and the ability to set and achieve key objectives

· Experience of purchasing electro-mechanical components, PCB assemblies, in the aerospace, defence or electronics industries

· Sound knowledge of MRP, Windows XP, PowerPoint, Word, & Excel.

· Able to manage under pressure and deal effectively with conflicting priorities

THE PACKAGE

· The salary will be commensurate with the skills & experience of the successful candidate

· 5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays, Sick Pay Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, contributory Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, subsidised canteen, and 37.5 hour basic working week with lunch-time finish on Fridays