Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago


Banbury, United Kingdom JM&Co. Recruitment Agency Full time

Our client is at a pivotal stage in their growth as they recruit a ** **Purchasing Manager** ** to lead and develop the purchasing operation within their product design / furniture business.

The role will be to work in collaboration with the Operations Manager, to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring materials are sourced from sustainably accredited suppliers at competitive margins.

**Responsibilities for the Purchasing Manager job role**:

- Liaising and building strong working relationships with suppliers.
- Monitor stock levels and sales orders to identify purchasing needs and process purchase orders.
- Placement of orders with suppliers to ensure stock levels are maintained.
- Track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Liaise with customer service department regarding product delays or potential issues in supply chain.
- Liaise with and support the customer service and sales teams for sourcing of products required to fulfil customer requirements when required.
- Manage costs (product costs, operations costs, delivery costs, etc.)
- Liaise with the Head of Operations and supply chain as required when there are supplier or product issues.
- Maintain and update all systems with supplier records and pricing.
- Liaise with the operations team regarding product quality, management of required stock levels and availability, and oversee the supplier returns process.
- Management of supplier accreditations and sustainability. (ISO, FSC. FISP)
- Management and maintenance of BOMS.

**Specific Skills and Experience for the Purchasing Manager role**: Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
- High levels of resilience - proven ability to work under pressure.
- The ability to build effective and beneficial relationships with internal and external parties.
- Excellent problem-solving ability - prepared to 'think outside of the box’ to find solutions to satisfy both the customer and associated businesses.
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other members of the team.
- Work to set targets (KPIs) and tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software / CRM.

Desirable
- Experience of working within a similar furniture / product design industry sector.

**Generic Qualities for the Purchasing Manager**:

- To support and promote the values and objectives of the business.
To act as an ambassador for the business in all dealings with external bodies.

**Hours of Work** - Normal hours of work are 39 - working 0800-1630 Monday to Thursday and 0800-1530 on a Friday, with a break of 30 minutes. Reasonable time off in lieu will be given to compensate out of hours work in agreement with your LineManager.


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