Purchasing Assistant Manager

Wren Kitchens; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Purchasing Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team in Barton-upon-Humber. In this full-time role, you will oversee product categories, manage supplier relationships, and lead a team of Buyers and Junior Buyers. Your strong numeracy and literacy skills will be essential in tracking performance and ensuring quality products at competitive prices. Join a passionate team that values innovation and excellence, and be part of a company recognized as the UK's Number 1 place to work. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing success story in the kitchen industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to track KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage product categories and supplier relationships.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage stock levels.

Skills

Buying Experience

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Basic Excel Skills

Driving License

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Assistant Manager, based at our Head Office in Barton-Upon-Humber. The position is full-time, working 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

1. Manage your specific categories to ensure we are selling quality products at a competitive price in the market.
2. Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers.
3. Manage and develop Buyers and Junior Buyers in the team.
4. Keep track of all Buyer and Junior Buyer categories, KPI’s, and shortages.
5. Hold weekly team meetings to review supplier KPI’s and team projects.
6. Conduct monthly performance reviews with Buyers and Junior Buyers.
7. Set quarterly bonus objectives for Buyers and Junior Buyers.
8. Manage stock levels within the set minimum and maximum parameters.
9. Track supplier spend, performance, pricing, and quality; manage related reports for your categories.
10. Maintain accurate data logs on all products managed, ensuring correct range, pricing, and details.
11. Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to improve processes and ensure high-quality service for customers.

About You

Who are we looking for?

1. Previous buying experience.
2. Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
3. Basic Excel skills.
4. Driving license.

About The Company

Wren Kitchens is passionate about kitchens and our people! We have achieved significant milestones, including opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards such as the UK’s Number 1 place to work.

This success is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who inspire us to push limits and make a difference. With our growth, we are looking for talented individuals to join us and continue our success story!