Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Job Vacancy: Purchasing and Logistics Manager Salary: £70,000 Location: Barnsley Our client, a leading well-established manufacturing organisation known for its commitment to quality and innovation, is seeking a dynamic Purchasing and Logistics Manager to help drive their business forward. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact. As the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, you will be at the forefront of enhancing our client's global supplier base and optimising logistics processes. Your role will involve: Supplier Management: Oversee a portfolio of suppliers with a spend of over £10M, negotiating robust contracts while ensuring quality and delivery. Team Leadership: Develop, support, and coach a dedicated purchasing and logistics team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to value-added procedures. Logistics Oversight: Maintain and develop materials management and stocking policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and flexibility to meet seasonal demands. Cost Efficiency: Achieve cost reductions through strategic negotiations and optimal supplier selection, while supporting new product introductions. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain a structured global supply base with dual source plus back up • Create and analyse KPI reports to measure supplier performance and drive improvements. • Initiate and implement new purchasing strategies in collaboration with senior management. • Support New Product Introduction projects through to proven / secure implementation • Conduct supplier audits and development meetings, ensuring high standards of quality and delivery. • Maintain full understanding and compliance of the companies ISO 9001/ ISO14001/ISO18001 standards, plus develop, maintain and audit effective logistics procedures and compliance • Manage stock discrepancies and ensure accurate inventory through effective monitoring processes. To excel in this role, you should have: • Experience in a senior position within purchasing, commodity management, or supply chain management. • Proven experience in purchasing steel, welded fabrications, and machined commodities. • A qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is preferred. • Strong business administration skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems (MRP). • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies. Your Application: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business! If you're ready to step into a role that combines your passion and experience for purchasing and logistics with the opportunity to drive change, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join an organisation that's committed to excellence and innovation. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.