Job Description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this expanding, manufacturing organisation in Washington, to recruit a Purchasing Supervisor. Your duties will be as follows:


Responsible for procurement of all products and services, considering cost, quality and priority Working with suppliers to ensure optimal inventory levels to support on time delivery goals Maintaining purchase price for all items and looking at variances to ensure accurate payments Utilising reorder reports, critical inventory reports and material planning to plan optimal reorder quantities for raw materials considering forecast data, seasonality trends, and customer demand Tracking and maintaining records of open purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring data is accurate Maintaining supplier files of contacts and latest material specifications Managing inventory to an optimal level based upon safety stocks, reorder points, as well as taking advantage of volume buys for price reductions when available Resolving open issues with suppliers relating to quality, errors on shipments and delivery issues Ensuring any supplier quality issues are resolved quickly Coordinating with shipping and production departments to advise expected in bound freight, considering storage and warehouse capacities Reporting bi-weekly and receiving details in writing Monitoring and reporting supplier performance on a monthly basis Participating in planning meetings with sales team to alter forecasts and planning according to demand Conducting monthly material excess and obsolete review, assisting with plans to manage the inventory Communicating and reporting material shortages to operations team Assisting with supplier negotiations, cost reduction, stock analysis and sourcing projects
Educated to degree level, you will have worked in a similar role previously and have strong purchasing experience and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as you will be liaising with clients regularly.


This is a great time to join the company at pivotal point and will suit someone who is keen to be an integral part of a growing business.


Hybrid working and excellent benefits are on offer.