Purchasing Manager

5 days ago

Wigston Magna, Leicestershire, United Kingdom VP Plc Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Supervisor to join our procurement team at Brandon Hire Station. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting all company purchasing activities, ensuring the purchase order authorization process is followed, and making sure all purchase orders are placed through approved suppliers at agreed rates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support all company purchasing activities
  • Ensure the purchase order authorization process is followed
  • Make sure all purchase orders are placed through approved suppliers at agreed rates
  • Support product sourcing and ensure existing stock is utilized prior to progressing a new purchase
  • Supervise the processing of all enquiries and quotations in a timely manner
  • Ensure all data creation/change requests are reviewed and maintained
  • Suggest process and system changes, including the benefits and implementation process/timeline
  • Assist the Asset team with all aspects of the company stock check process
  • Support the administration of supplier tendering activities, including the implementation and management of new agreements
  • Support supplier meetings, ensuring resulting actions are concluded
  • Support supplier KPI and rebate data collection
  • Provide clear, concise, and meaningful KPIs to the wider business on a monthly basis
Requirements
  • Previous purchasing experience is essential
  • Ability to understand, analyze, and report on business information, making data-driven decisions
  • Experience of procurement within the plant & tool hire industry or associated areas is an advantage
  • Knowledge, understanding, and experience of managing a team
  • Excellent administration and organizational skills
  • Proven record of supervisory roles within procurement
  • Good IT skills, particularly Excel
About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK. Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

We're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

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