Purchasing Manager

• You will assume all responsibility for the UK & Ireland inventory ensuring on target performance in respect of lead times and inventory grading.
  
• Using Market Rate of Demand principals for ensuring delivery of 95% or above on service levels while adhering to company policies on SMI (slow moving inventory) and MOH (months on hand policies).
  
• Place orders and manage supplier relationships and chase freight suppliers.
  
• Play a critical role in cost management by negotiating contracts and terms with contracts and suppliers.
  
• Maintain pricing systems ensuring timely application of agreed price increases.
  
• Source products and services to deliver all UK & Ireland revenue targets.
  
• Develop and implement a partner and supplier contractual arrangement including SLA s to support Customer Facing Metrics and warranty processes.
  
• Manage warranty recovery processes.
  
• Produce monthly forecasts and reports on inventory freight and warranty.
  
• Lead interface with Strategic Sourcing communicating relevant information across the Divisions and compiling reports.
  
• To become proficient in their Toolbox methodology and apply these skills to improving all administration processes used within the Division.
  
• To observe and comply with all company policies incl. but not limited to Health and Safety ethics policy email and internet usage policy and all policies and appendices within the Contract of employment.
  
• To expedite any issues arising in accordance with agreed procedures.
  
• Drive a continuous improvement culture within the business emphasising the companies 80/20 principles.
  

Requirements

• 2 5 years prior experience in a similar role and within a commercial environment.
  
• Someone positive and enthusiastic with a can do attitude who feels confident working independently.
  
• Ability to focus on high quality service delivery with a natural desire to meet and exceed expectations and keeping costs down.
  
• Ability to negotiate with external suppliers.
  
• The ability to network and interact in professional working relationships with people internally and externally.
  
• Someone who thrives under pressure remaining calm and able to prioritise all works well to set timescales.
  
• Someone with strong organisation and planning skills are essential.
  
• Someone who is highly professional and proactive approach.
  
• Have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Highly competent in the use of all Microsoft Office programmes.
  

Benefits

• competitive basic salary (depending on experience)
  
• A great working environment at their centrally located head office
  
• Hybrid setting. Working in the office (Tuesday Thursday)
  
• Free breakfasts fresh fruit and tea & coffee
  
• Pension to help you save for the future
  
• Regular team social events
  
• Training & development
  
• This is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant agile and growing business