At Project Furniture Residential, we create beautiful spaces for people to live, learn, work, and socialise in.
Our extensive experience has shaped our design-led approach, working across several key markets, including student accommodation, build to rent, co-working, co-living, PRS, hotels, office, and public sector.
With a dedication to delivering outstanding projects across the UK, spans every aspect of creative and innovative design, furnishing and fit-out, through to supply chain management and project aftercare.
Project Group are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are a registered a Real Living Wage & Disability Confident Employer / Organisation and Investors in People Silver Employer.
What we can offer you:
· A Competitive Basic Salary
· 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
· Company Pension Scheme
· Continual Professional & Occupational Training & Development
· A Friendly Working Environment
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee reward benefits
The Role
Purchasing Manager/Planner
The ideal candidate will be from a home wares/furniture background, with product or industry knowledge beneficial
Responsibilities
· Purchases furniture, accessories, and other items as required for order fulfilment.
· Maintains knowledge of, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future products availability; undertakes purchasing administration accordingly.
· Develops and maintains inventory database i.e. WMS System and SAGE 200
· Negotiates and completes purchasing with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
· Reviews and creates purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
· Collaborates with sales, and customer service to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
· Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
· Creates and provides detailed reports as required on stock levels, priority or aged stock, supplier performance.
· Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
· Help Develop KPI’s to manage suppliers accurately.
This role supports business wide also with supplier relationship management, compliance and governance on product sourcing and stock management.