A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a well-established wholesale organisation based in Rotherham with a salary up to £45,000. The Purchasing Manager will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities over the next couple years.
Candidates who have previous experience within purchasing or procurement and ideally from a retail environment will be a great fit for this role.
Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:
*Preparing & reviewing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy.
*Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely replenishment of stock.
*Managing end-to-end supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
*Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
*Working closely with other departments to align purchasing activities with company goals.
*Analysing market trends and adjust purchasing accordingly.
*Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to meet company objectives, minimising excess stock and optimising stock levels.
Person Specifications of the Purchasing Manager include:
*5+ years’ experience in a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position.
*Experience using Sage 50 or similar software.
*Experience of working with overseas markets & multi-site stock locations is preferred.
*Competent in developing a purchasing strategy.
*Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
Salary
Up to £45k
This role requires 100% on site presence
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role with purchasing or procurement as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Lead, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, or a Sourcing Manager.