Purchasing Manager
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- 28000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 20 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client is a rapidly growing business to business distributor of Heating and Plumbing Consumables based in South Leeds and distributing products globally. Over 40% of the company's stock purchases are from Far East suppliers.
Purchasing / Stock Control Manager
Responsibilities include:
Purchasing
* Working with the directors to produce a strategic purchasing plan for the next two years.
* Monitoring the objectives set within the plan and reporting against these monthly.
* Proactively managing and leveraging relationships with Suppliers in UK and Overseas.
* Negotiating prices, lead times and stock holding.
* Being responsible for negotiation of supplier agreements including rebates.
* Identify new suppliers and evaluating the viability of using them for future business.
* Formulate supply chain improvements on an ongoing basis.
Stock Control
Oversee the raising and expediting of Purchase Orders and Works Orders
* Liaising with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues
* Maintaining stock related data into the company Sage 1000 ERP system
* Working with the business I.T systems to establish stock requirements
* Producing various management information that will enable the business to manage its stock in a more efficient way.
* Liaising with suppliers and freight forwarders for imported goods
* Managing stock levels in line with budgets and seasonal demands
The Person
1. Minimum 5 years in a busy Purchasing / Supply Chain role
2. Experience of Import / Far East supply chain
3. Strong numerical and analytical skills
4. Practical experience with Microsoft Excel essential (Queries, Vlookups, Pivot Tables)
5. Ability to work under own initiative and to manage others
6. A clear and concise communicator
Benefits
* Friendly and relaxed environment
* Potential for Hybrid working
* No weekend / bank holiday working
* Quarterly team events
* Group pension scheme
* Death in Service Cover (4 x Salary)
* Free refreshments
* Free on-site secure car parking with EV Charging
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company for the next phase of expansion.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills to apply for this role, then we want to hear from you
Purchasing / Stock Control Manager
Responsibilities include:
Purchasing
* Working with the directors to produce a strategic purchasing plan for the next two years.
* Monitoring the objectives set within the plan and reporting against these monthly.
* Proactively managing and leveraging relationships with Suppliers in UK and Overseas.
* Negotiating prices, lead times and stock holding.
* Being responsible for negotiation of supplier agreements including rebates.
* Identify new suppliers and evaluating the viability of using them for future business.
* Formulate supply chain improvements on an ongoing basis.
Stock Control
Oversee the raising and expediting of Purchase Orders and Works Orders
* Liaising with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues
* Maintaining stock related data into the company Sage 1000 ERP system
* Working with the business I.T systems to establish stock requirements
* Producing various management information that will enable the business to manage its stock in a more efficient way.
* Liaising with suppliers and freight forwarders for imported goods
* Managing stock levels in line with budgets and seasonal demands
The Person
1. Minimum 5 years in a busy Purchasing / Supply Chain role
2. Experience of Import / Far East supply chain
3. Strong numerical and analytical skills
4. Practical experience with Microsoft Excel essential (Queries, Vlookups, Pivot Tables)
5. Ability to work under own initiative and to manage others
6. A clear and concise communicator
Benefits
* Friendly and relaxed environment
* Potential for Hybrid working
* No weekend / bank holiday working
* Quarterly team events
* Group pension scheme
* Death in Service Cover (4 x Salary)
* Free refreshments
* Free on-site secure car parking with EV Charging
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company for the next phase of expansion.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills to apply for this role, then we want to hear from you