Purchasing Director

2 days ago


Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Austin Fraser, a leading recruitment agency, is recruiting for a Purchasing Manager position on behalf of our client, a market-leading FMCG business. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all procurement activities and overseeing the effective functioning of the procurement department.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established FMCG business that imports products from the Far East on behalf of their trade and consumer customer base. They are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to join their team and take responsibility for managing the supplier base, collaborating with sales to forecast customer activity, and optimising inventory and stock holdings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic management of Far Eastern manufacturing supply base - set operational KPIs and manage against contractual SLAs and T&Cs
  • Manage and optimise stock/inventory holdings across multiple UK locations
  • Supply market intelligence activities - supplier selection/de-selection
  • Liaison with Sales, Retail, Pricing and Wholesale teams to maximise commercial advantage
Requirements
  • Experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager or leadership procurement role
  • Previous experience within an FMCG, Wholesale or Distribution/Manufacturing business would be advantageous
  • Experience of operational and commercial supplier management

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and excellent analytical and process-driven skills to make informed procurement decisions. Estimated salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum.



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