Purchase Manager / Document Controller

Hero Recruitment is currently looking for a Purchase Manager / Document Controller to work on-going (permanent) for one of our clients in Manchester.

Job Description:

Purchase Manager / Document Controller main functions and responsibilities are:

* Maintaining records of goods ordered and received;

* Searching suppliers of services, materials and equipment, and interviewing them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales;

* Preparing and process requisitions for supplies and equipment;

* Controlling purchase department budgets;

* Reviewing purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy;

* Analyzing market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability;

* Developing and implementing purchases and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures;

* Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials;

* Resolving vendor or contractor complaints, and claims against suppliers;

* Representing companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers;

* Reviewing, evaluating, and approving specifications for issuing and awarding bids;

* Directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies;

* Preparing bid awards requiring board approval;

* Administering on-line purchasing systems;

* Arranging for disposal of surplus materials;

* Provisioning Control (new consultations and control the costs of existing consultations);

* Advising on procurement strategy;

* Coping, scanning and storing documents;

* Checking for accuracy and editing files, like contracts;

* Reviewing and update technical documents (e.g. manuals and workflows);

* Distributing project-related copies to internal teams;

* Filing documents in physical and digital records;

* Retrieving files as requested by employees and clients;

* Managing the flow of documentation within the organization;

* Responsible for the procurement of hire plant and transport;

* Submitting enquiries to suppliers based on material requisitions and design specifications;

* Placing orders with approved suppliers;

* Maintaining confidentiality around sensitive information and terms of agreement.

Salary: £28K Annum

Permanent Position

Ideally Portuguesee speaker

If you are a skilled Purchase Manager / Document Controller looking to join a dynamic team and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV or give us a call