Senior Purchasing Manager — ERP/Forecasting Lead

HR GO Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a Financial Services operation in Poole, Dorset. The role oversees a small buying team, with hands-on purchasing, stock control, forecasting, and supplier management. Strong ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills are essential.

The successful candidate will place large-volume stock orders to meet deadlines and lead times, driving process improvements and contributing to management meetings. Salary £30K-£40K, permanent role.

Qualifications

• ERP/MRP experience is essential with ERP systems proficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities are required.
• Experience managing or developing Buyers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of two Buyers.
• Place large-volume stock orders with strict deadlines.
• Manage supplier relationships, quality and delivery.
• Oversee forecasting, materials planning, estimating and expediting.
• Control fast-moving stock and buy-to-order purchases.
• Analyse purchasing and stock data and use ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Advanced Excel

Stock control

Forecasting

Supplier management

Team management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS desirable

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a Financial Services operation in Poole, Dorset. The role oversees a small buying team, with hands-on purchasing, stock control, forecasting, and supplier management. Strong ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills are essential.

The successful candidate will place large-volume stock orders to meet deadlines and lead times, driving process improvements and contributing to management meetings. Salary £30K-£40K, permanent role.