At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement processes and select exciting new products for wholesale and retail.
- Company: Dynamic industrial client with a global reach, based near Epping.
- Benefits: Annual salary review, life assurance, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence key financial decisions and lead a talented team.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make impactful decisions in product selection.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in procurement management and experience with direct imports from the Far East.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Assure Personnel are pleased to be supporting an Industrial client who supply products internationally. They are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team in office, near Epping. This role will be reporting into the Director, you will work together to create and implement a robust group procurement process.
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 import 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.
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
- Life assurance
- Healthcare
REF: INDCO
Purchasing Manager in Epping employer: Assure Personnel
Join a dynamic industrial company near Epping as a Purchasing Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies and enhancing product offerings. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers an annual salary review, life assurance, and healthcare benefits, fostering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving international environment.
