Purchasing Lead

Sea Global; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale company in Essex seeks a Purchasing Lead to oversee a small team and manage the sourcing of finished goods primarily from China and the EU. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of procurement experience and strong commercial acumen. Responsibilities include product selection, pricing strategy, and quality control. Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits offered.

Benefits

Free lunch

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement/purchasing experience.
• Experience managing a team is required.
• Proven experience importing finished goods from the Far East.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of buyers sourcing finished goods from China and the EU.
• Oversee selection of new products for wholesale and retail.
• Manage quality control and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with teams to launch products on schedule.

Skills

Procurement experience

Management skills

Importing finished goods

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

Title: Purchasing Lead

Sector: Wholesale/Import

Location: Essex (onsite)

Salary & Package: £60,000 -£70,000 + Bonus + free lunch and additional benefits

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a market leading business at the forefront of their industry who are looking for an experienced procurement/purchasing professional to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a senior role with responsiblity for overseeing a small team within a well-established supplier of electrical and mechanical workshop tools and equipment.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the succesful candidate will lead a small team of buyers, managing the sourcing of a wide range of finished goods, primarily from China and the Far East, as well as Europe.

They are ideally looking for someone with a strong background in finished goods imports and a solid understanding of global supply markets who can hit the ground running.

Please read on and get in touch for more details:

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of buyers sourcing finished goods, primarily from China, the Far East, and the EU.
• Oversees selection of new products for both wholesale and retail markets.
• Sets pricing, and ensures full stock availability and a competitive product range.
• Collaborates with buying, test, and marketing teams to launch products on schedule.
• Manages quality control, product evaluations, and warranty report reviews to inform business decisions.
• Sets trade and retail prices based on margin goals and monitors market competitiveness.

Experience & Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement/purchasing experience, with some experience managing a team.
• Proven experience importing finished goods/products from the Far East.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Knowledge of key global markets, suppliers, and sourcing processes.