Purchasing Manager - Engineering/Manufacturing

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Purchasing Manager - Engineering/ManufacturingCanterbury, KentCirca £60k + Expanding Company + Investment into Site + Excellent Package + World-Renowned ProjectsPurchasing Manager role on offer for a company that has recently invested a huge amount into their current operation, has extensive future growth plans and a track record of designing systems that are used in some of the most challenging environments worldwide.Do you have experience of managing a purchasing/procurement function that involves change management? Are you Degree and MCIPS qualified with experience of dealing with global markets?This company have a long and successful history of designing and manufacturing their highly specialist solutions for a prestigious client base. Having seen an increasing number of orders and customers over the last few years they currently require a Purchasing/Procurement Manager to leading their purchasing function.You be overseeing the entire purchasing function within the company which is made up of both direct and indirect procurement. You will have an opportunity to shape the department and further develop the supplier relationships in line with existing and future plans of the business.The ideal person will have a proven track record of managing and leading a purchasing team within an engineering or manufacturing environment. You will have played a vital part in change management and continuous improvement activities and will be driven by balancing costs with exceptional service.THE ROLE:

*Managing all purchasing/procurement

*Leading and motivating a team of buyers

*Change management and continuous improvement activities

*Visiting their worldwide supply chainTHE PERSON:

*Experience of leading a purchasing/procurement function

*Experience of change management and driving continuous improvements

*Degree and MCIPS qualified

*Experience within a manufacturing/engineering company benficialpurchasing manager, procurement manager, buying manager, supply chain manager, engineering, manufacturing, production, MCIPS, ISO, kent, Canterbury, Whitstable, herne bay, Faversham, margate

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.