Purchasing Lead £29,000 - £40,000 Permanent OpportunityNewtownMonday - Friday Days Benefits:
* Fun, friendly and rewarding team and modern work environment.
* Pension
* Free Parking.
* Monday to Friday - no weekends.
Role of Purchasing Lead: We are proud to be working on behalf of a reputable manufacturing client with a global client portfolio that are seeking a Purchasing Lead to support the procurement and operations department. This is an exciting opportunity for a purchasing profession to start with a business that is prepared to support and train their team.
Duties of Purchasing Lead:
1. Leading the Purchasing functions across the business and negotiate better terms and pricing with suppliers whilst centralising all purchasing functions.
2. Work with Goods Inwards Quality Control on first arrivals of new products and raise any issues directly with suppliers to find a resolution.
3. Manage supplier returns and compliance.
4. Ensuring all existing products in a timely manner, running reports and ensuring product setup flags replenishment orders.
5. Run reports on incoming goods and ensure these are purchased as necessary.
6. Actively seek out alternative suppliers internationally, for multi-source supply to mitigate supply chain risk.
7. Assist t...