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.