Position: Purchasing ManagerLocation: St AlbansSalary: £28K - £35KAbout the Role:The Purchasing Manager will proactively optimise the company's supply chain, source and develop existing and new product lines, and ensure effective communication with sales and warehouse teams. Your organisational and numerical skills will be vital to staying well-informed about product development and price changes.Key Responsibilities of a Purchasing Manager:* Obtain directorial approval for new vendor contracts and product acquisitions.* Oversee inventory trends, adjusting procurement strategies as needed.* Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage stock levels.* Address delivery discrepancies and manage supplier relationships.* Add new products and remove discontinued items from the system.Daily Duties of a Purchasing Manager:* Assess daily stock shortages and generate necessary purchase orders.* Monitor and update supplier order lists to ensure timely deliveries.* Liaise with the warehouse team to check and adjust stock levels.* Check and adjust cost and selling prices.* Regularly update the system with supplier delivery dates.Skills & Qualifications of a Purchasing Manager:* Highly organised with excellent numerical skills.* Proficient in computer literacy, especially Excel.* A proven team leader with strong negotiation skills.* Multitasking ability and adept at meeting deadlines.* Outstanding written and oral communication skills.* Relevant industry experience and business acumen....