A reputable company in Britain that specialises in electrical and mechanical equipment is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team at their location in Epping on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary between £90,000-£100,000 This role presents an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to become a part of a long-standing and successful business.
Applicants must have a strong background in purchasing and procurement, particularly in a senior management capacity within a finished goods environment. They should possess a track record of effectively managing procurement processes and supplier relationships to ensure the successful delivery of goods and services.
Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:
1. Running a team of buyers sourcing a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far Eat
2. Responsible for selection of all new products for wholesale and retail trade
3. Identify products and range to enhance company product offering
4. Working with the buying, testing, and marketing teams to make sure products come to market within given time frames
5. Scheduling all new product testing and product evaluation and managing flow of new products from import
6. Ensuring full stock availability
7. Selection of inbound shipping agencies
Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager:
8. Proven track record of procurement and management experience - essential
9. Experience of direct imports of finished consumer product from the Far East - essential
10. Ability to explain, present and influence in a clear and concise manner
11. Knowledge of key market commodities, the process, and the major suppliers
12. Proven track record of leading teams
Salary
Up to £100,000k
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, procurement director, head of purchasing, purchasing manager, head of procurement, purchasing director, category manager, commodity manager, head of sourcing or sourcing manager