Purchasing Manager / Buying Manager / Supply Chain - Korean Spk

Job Title: Purchasing Manager – Korea (Korean Speaking)

Location: South Darenth, Dartford (Post in Dartford)

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 OTE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The company is a leader in vehicle safety systems with a comprehensive range of products to reduce the risk of collision and maximise efficiency, including camera monitor systems, reversing alarms, ultrasonic proximity sensors, digital recorders and a thermal image camera.

They’re now looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team just outside of Dartford to lead their Buying department.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be a key manager in the building and enhancement of supplier relationships
• Assist/lead the acquisition and qualification of new suppliers
• To lead contract and pricing negotiations with new and existing suppliers as part of the Supplier and Acquisition Management team
• To provide suppliers with detailed forecasts and Purchase Order cover
• To ensure stock levels are maintained for a group of products to agreed levels across the Group
• Manage and report on stock availability KPI’s
• To authorise and ensure stock movements are performed as necessary to reserve, quarantine or return to supplier
• To oversee and authorise subsidiary purchasing through ‘dotted line’ responsibility
• To liaise effectively with other members of the organisation on stock matters
• A flexible approach is necessary and the ability to work beyond the business hours when required is essential

Key Tasks:

• Prepare forecasts based upon previous sales
• Calculate and manage supplier lead times
• Place Purchase Orders on suppliers
• Progress Orders through to shipment
• Manage the Goods-in process through to goods on shelf
• Check and sign off Purchase Invoices
• Assisting with Stock counting, authorising adjustments as necessary
• Assess and re-assess suppliers as necessary
• Deal with stock related inquiries from Warehouse, Sales and Customer Services
• Provide Purchase input into the introduction of new products
• Host visits from Korean and Japanese suppliers
• Attend meetings with suppliers overseas including South East Asia

Person Specification:

• Fluent in written and spoken Korean language and cultural understanding
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Analytical intellect with an eye for detail
• Highly numerate and literate
• Above average mainframe/software knowledge with emphasis on Excel
• Understanding of the Korean language and culture
• Experience of contract/SLA negotiation
• Significant experience in a Purchasing, Materials
• Management or Supply Chain role.
• Track record of building and sustaining supplier relationships
• Experience of using ERP systems for purchasing and stock control 
• Capable of setting and maintaining effective general office procedures
• Proven ability to manage a multi-task role

Desirable:

• CIPS Level 6
• Demonstrable track record of contract/SLA negotiation
• Purchasing of electronic systems
• Knowledge of vehicle safety industry
• Knowledge of Dynamics NAV

To apply for this role please select the APPLY button to send your CV and covering letter.

Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Supply  Chain Officer, Costs Manager, Project Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Business  Analyst, Procurement Controller, Purchasing Controller, Buying Manager, Buying Coordinator, Buying Team Leader, Buyer Manager, Purchasing Team Leader, Material Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain Supervisor may also be considered for this role.

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