Purchasing Manager

Carl Dylan Resourcing Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A sourcing firm in Nottingham is looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee product selection and procurement. The role demands substantial experience in management, especially in sourcing consumer products from the Far East. Responsibilities include stock order approvals, product evaluations, and pricing strategies. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership qualities, and excellent communication skills. The position also offers benefits such as annual salary reviews and healthcare.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Bonuses twice yearly

Healthcare

Company Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Daily lunch option

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a management position.
• Proven track record of leading teams.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Select new products for wholesale and retail.
• Sign off on stock purchase orders.
• Work with teams to ensure timely product market entry.
• Manage flow of new products through the engineering team.

Skills

Procurement and management experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Direct imports from the Far East

Financial purchasing issues understanding

Clear communication skills

Job description

Purchasing Manager - Nottingham Area £75000 - £950,000 + Package

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Manager/Director to report directly to the Directors.

You will have a wealth of experience at a senior management level running teams of buyers sourcing a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East, ideally within the power tools sector. You will also be purchasing product within the EU.

Responsibilities

• Selection of all new products for wholesale & retail trade
• Sign off on all stock purchase orders and pricing
• Full stock availability
• Identifying products and ranges to enhance the product offering
• Working with the buying, test and marketing teams to make sure products come to market within given time frames
• Scheduling all new product testing and product evaluation with the in house engineering team to meet current directives
• Viewing all goods inward Quality Control reports, new product evaluation reports, warranty reports and making company decisions as to next course of action
• Deciding with the team what items will be deleted from the range
• Working with marketing team to identify products for promotional activity
• Managing the flow of new products from imports through the new product engineering team and then private label development with marketing
• Setting the Trade and Retail prices for all newly selected products based on company margin requirements
• Ongoing review of retail market to ensure that current and new products are competitive
• Selection of inbound shipping agencies

Key Skills Required

• A proven track record of procurement and management experience (essential) at least 10 years in a management position
• Entrepreneurial person with a can do attitude
• Experience of direct imports of finished consumer products from the Far East is essential
• Ability to understand and influence key financial purchasing issues and senior team members
• Ability to explain, present and influence in a clear, concise, compelling and consistent manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate to achieve deadlines
• Ability to make difficult decisions
• Knowledge of the key market commodities, the processes and the major suppliers
• Proven track record of leading teams
• Excellent, clear and concise communication skills

Benefits

• Annual salary review
• Bonuses twice yearly
• Healthcare
• Company Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Daily lunch option
• On‑site parking