Chesterfield 01246 208301 | Sheffield 0114 399 3344 | Mansfield 01623 701570 | Email:info@inspireresourcing.co.uk
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.