Purchasing Manager
Ref: AS8011252
Chelmsford, Essex
£47,500
- Permanent
- Manufacturing Purchasing
- Supplier Performance
- ERP Implementation
About the candidate
A capable purchasing professional with strong experience across manufacturing materials management, including metals and electrical components. They bring a practical, organised approach to purchasing, supplier management and inventory control, with a clear focus on cost efficiency, service levels and operational performance.
They have worked across regional manufacturing, national electronics manufacturing and global supply chain environments, building strong supplier relationships and supporting cross-functional teams. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can add value through structured procurement, ERP-led process improvement and continuous improvement.
What makes them great?
- Cost Reduction: Helped implement a new ERP system that improved order accuracy and delivery timelines, contributing to around a 15% reduction in purchasing costs.
- Supplier Performance: Delivered a 20% improvement in on-time deliveries through regular supplier reviews, collaboration and performance management.
- Manufacturing Focus: Brings practical purchasing experience across metals, electrical components and wider materials management within production-led environments.
Areas of expertise
- Supplier Management: Experienced in supplier reviews, performance improvement and maintaining quality compliance across manufacturing supply chains.
- Inventory & Materials Planning: Strong understanding of MRP-driven purchasing, stock optimisation and balancing service levels with working capital needs.
- ERP & Process Improvement: Hands-on experience supporting ERP data, improving purchasing processes and strengthening documentation compliance.