Purchasing Manager

Effectively managing motivating a team of Buyers ensuring that they are being developed have direction and are provided with meaningful feedbackEffectively responsible for the smooth daily running of stock purchasing and managementCategory managing of a specific raw material/ non-food category including supplier management price negotiation and accurate forecasting of stock requirementsBuilding and maintaining excellent working relationships with all departmental heads as well as influencing other departments with your current objectives and business goals to achieve maximum output and quality for the DO & COLeading conversations with heads of departments to ensure consistent and timely flow of communicationEnsuring procurement best practice is followed in each categoryDevising and ensuring the team follow a procurement plan for the year to maximise efficiencies and cost savingsForward strategic thinking leader developing a purchasing plan alongside the buyer for each categoryDevising the best methods of reporting KPIs issues and solutions to Senior Management and Head OfficeMaintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners vendors and other stakeholdersTaking responsibility for all your actions support your team and celebrate successes as a familyQualifications : Role model ability ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentalityPassion for high-end cuisine love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional serviceWell presented professional individual with a can-do positive attitude that indulges in team successThe ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO identifying key impact areas priorities and supporting change programmes and strategiesThe ability to self-motivate manage own workload and prioritise challenges appropriatelyMeticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skillsBuild strong relationships with colleagues mentoring and motivating creating a team spirit encouraging them to be at their bestConfidence and capability to work closely with other heads of departments challenge the approach where necessaryYou are a clear and engaging communicator strong written and verbal English and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informedFlexible in the way you think making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO familyAbility to lead conversations with the partner effectively demonstrated by experience in sales or an account management type roleHave a great understanding and working knowledge of your department and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approachMinimum of 3 years experience in a purchasing environment both food and non-food in the food and hospitality industryExperience in using Navision and/ or pricing management systemsHighly proficient in Microsoft Excel and working experience of producing reportsAdditional Information : We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team you will have access to a range of benefits including:Competitive salaryEnjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend SchemeSave money and time with On-Site Free MealsExpand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.A business where you can have a real impact were not afraid of new ideasGenuine career development opportunities both nationally and internationallyThe opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment marketDO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status#docolondonRemote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Inventory Control,Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Vendor Management,HR Sourcing,ERP Systems,negotiation,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP,Contracts Department / Functional Area: Procurement Experience: years Vacancy: 1