Purchasing Manager/Director

Cavendish Maine; Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading supplier in the workshop equipment sector is seeking a Purchasing Manager/Director to manage product sourcing and oversee a team of Buyers. The role involves selecting products, overseeing stock purchases, and conducting product testing. Ideal candidates will have senior management experience, preferably in the power tools sector, and a proven procurement track record. The company offers a bonus and life assurance among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in running teams of Buyers.
• Ideally from the power tools sector or a related field.
• Proven track record of procurement and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Source a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East but also the EU.
• Select new products for wholesale and retail and sign off on all stock purchases and pricing.
• Schedule new product testing and manage the flow of new products.
• Conduct regular range reviews.

Skills

Senior management experience

Team leadership

Product sourcing

Procurement expertise

Job description

Want to work for a leading supplier of electrical/mechanical workshop equipment?

Skilled in running a team of Buyers?

Enjoy new product sourcing?

Job Description:

• Looking for a Purchasing Manager/Director to source a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East but also the EU.
• You will select new products for wholesale and retail and sign off on all stock purchases and pricing.
• You will schedule new product testing, manage the flow of new products and conduct regular range reviews.

About the Company:

• Working for a well established DIY manufacturer who have a portfolio of over 6,000 SKUs across tools, garage equipment, heaters etc.
• Part of a larger company with a drive for growth and development.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• You will have a wealth of experience at senior management level running teams of Buyers and sourcing products.
• You will ideally come from the power tools sector or related.
• You will have a proven track record of procurement and be hands on.

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Bonus
• Life Assurance

Contact:

Job Reference: RI/100086

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