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Purchasing Manager

Location:

Chesterfield

Hours

Job Category

Salary

Full time

Procurement

£35k - £40k depending on experience

About the Role

Purchasing & Product Manager


Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting a Purchasing Manager on behalf of our client based in Chesterfield.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative & ambitious business.

The Purchasing and Product Manager will have specific responsibility for:

  • Researching and sourcing new products, with emphasis on sourcing market leading products.

  • Ensuring all products meet company quality and safety standards.

  • Leading product review groups with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Attendance at trade shows in the UK and overseas.

  • Assisting in the production of company catalogues.

  • Building and developing strong working relationships with suppliers.

  • Reacting to any issues and providing solutions to any supplier problems.

  • Management of stock ordering and monitoring stock levels.

  • Ensuring stock is delivered on time and measuring supplier chain effectiveness.

  • Conducting regular analysis across all products and brands.

  • Conducting competitor analysis; providing reports and strategies to react quickly to      market changes.

  • Day to day management of Assistant Buyer and to develop their role.


Requirements

Skills And Attributes:


• Experienced buyer with strong commercial awareness and proven record in sourcing new leading products.

• Direct experience negotiating terms with suppliers.

• Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to multiple deadlines.

• Advanced Excel, knowledge of database sourcing and comfortable with ERP systems.

• Have knowledge or experience within the disabled market or willingness to research and learn the market.

• Self motivated with the ability to work in a high pressure environment.

• A ‘can do’ positive attitude with the ability to bring the team along on the improvement journey.

• Will need to travel independently within the UK and overseas, including potential overnight stays.

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