Technical Procurement Manager

North Kent

Monday Friday 40 hours per week

Temporary 12-month assignment

£45,000 DOE

Fantastic stand alone position for a strong, process driven Purchasing Manager to join a manufacturing company offering the opportunity to take ownership of all Purchasing activities

Duties include:

• Preparing all control system quotations.
• Building fantastic relationships with suppliers, including researching new options for the business
• Preparing control systems technical submittals
• Purchasing stock/control system materials
• Negotiating prices
• Extensive accurate reporting
• Deploying PLC/SCADA applications for control system projects.
• Being alert to market changes in terms of cost
• Develop and research new and existing supply chains.

You will have/be:

• Strong, solid Purchasing experience at a senior level from a Manufacturing background
• The ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA.
• ComAp, Deep-sea generator control knowledge.
• Experience in generator automation commissioning/development (Rockwell automation, SCADA systems)
• Good working knowledge in Electrical installation/Automation controls
• Able and willing to work from the office no hybrid working due to industry
• The ability to assimilate technical information with ease
• A proven track record in developing a good working relationship with suppliers
• Numerate with a good grasp on accurate reporting
• An excellent communicator

This is a great opportunity for a highly organised, methodical, and confident Purchasing Controller looking to make a role their own. This organisation have a low staff turnover, a positive and collaborative culture and an established reputation in their field. Salary is dependent on experience.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Sammy Messenger, Senior Consultant - Business Support at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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