Interim Purchasing Manager

Summary: The Interim Purchasing Manager role at a successful manufacturing business in Bournemouth involves overseeing the purchasing function, ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently. The position requires strong purchasing experience and knowledge of ERP systems, with a focus on improving processes and supplier relationships. The company operates in various sectors, including aerospace and automotive, and offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for skill development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that orders are progressed through the cycle to completion
• Placing orders and managing quantities for effective production
• Ensuring accurate batch sizes as per production requirements
• Supporting daily purchasing function requirements
• Identifying areas for improvement in purchasing processes
• Providing ad-hoc reporting on purchasing activities

Key Skills:

• Several years of strong purchasing experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV desirable)
• Excellent IT abilities, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Fantastic communication skills, especially in negotiations and supplier relationship building
• Good organizational abilities and multitasking skills

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other