Purchasing Manager

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with IPS Flow Systems, a leading supplier of Pipes, Valves, and Fittings across the UK and Ireland to assist with their search for an experienced Purchasing Manager.This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong and experienced leader to take ownership of the purchasing function, drive performance, develop the team and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business. Overall Purpose: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the purchasing function and ensuring the effective procurement of products for resale across the business.The role has direct responsibility for managing, developing and supporting a team of 4 Buyers, ensuring purchasing activity is commercially focused, appropriately controlled and aligned with the requirements of Sales, Operations, Finance, Quality and Sustainability.The Purchasing Manager will take ownership of supplier performance, commercial negotiations, product availability, inventory levels, purchasing costs and supply-chain risk. A key part of the role is balancing high levels of product availability and customer service with effective stockholding and working-capital management.The role will support the Strategic Management Team by providing clear purchasing analysis, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring that the purchasing function contributes positively to the company''s growth, profitability and strategic objectives.The Purchasing Manager ..... full job details .....