Purchasing Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £54,000 per year

Purchasing Manager

Medway

£40k – £45k DOE

Our market leading client are looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager to take responsibility for the purchasing team as well as the sourcing and procurement of reliable and good quality materials and products.

The successful candidate will be a driven, self-motivated, and highly focused with demonstrable experience of leading a team, managing change, process improvement and achieving organisational profitability.

Please note, this position is office based.

Key duties:

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Complete audits on existing suppliers ensuring consistent performance as well as assessing any new suppliers for suitability
Drive team to achieve & maintain Fill Rate for Stocked lines
Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies, including cost down and improvements to the logistics flow
Define, Develop, and provide regular reporting as required by the business including key Performance metrics for supply chain management
Ensure Freight costs are managed to optimise costs for the supply chain, working with the European Freight team & UK Customs Specialist to implement Best Practice policies and ensure Commodity Classifications are accurately maintained
Lead change management for the purchasing team, supporting new product introductions
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, taking part in despatch meetings and other meetings as required
Drive team to manage supply chain and identify any corrective actions required ensuring good quality communication occurs within the business to maximise customer service
Scrutinise buying patterns and predict future trends
Manage the missing parts within the organisation and ensuring rectification in a timely manner
Craft negotiation strategies and negotiate terms of contracts including meeting and assessing suppliers with respect to their suitability
Manage, amend, and update existing contracts and supplier agreements
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required

The successful candidate will have/be:

An experienced Purchasing professional with a background in Supply chain, FMCG, or Distribution
Management experience
CIPS qualification preferred
Familiar with sourcing and negotiation processes
First class interpersonal skills with a real passion for building effective professional relationships
Excellent knowledge of current purchasing and procurement regulations are necessary
The ability to collate and analyse data
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Analytical, with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and handle multiple projects and daily tasks
Confident in managing multiple priorities and a demanding workload

Please for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Nicole Hill, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.