At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure optimal production flow.
- Company: Join Swissbuild, a dynamic company where hard work leads to growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Make an impact by optimising procurement processes and leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Extensive procurement experience and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking to hire an experienced Purchasing/Buying Manager. If you're hard-working and dedicated, Swissbuild is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers.
- Research supplier and product and identify potential suppliers based on project requirements.
- Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.
- Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing.
- Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.
- Maintain supplier database, product specification sheet, buying template, stock master preparation and update tracker.
- Review balance orders, study averages and price comparison - imports.
- Work closely with the accounts department to ensure contract terms are favourable to the company.
- Attend meetings with the design team, management, vendors and suppliers.
- Manage, coach and develop high performing purchasing and cost estimating teams that meet agreed objectives and which deliver best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
- Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
- Catalogue and supplier artwork checks.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field.
- Relevant qualification will be an advantage.
- Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions.
- Strong understanding of imports and negotiation techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Purchasing/Buying Manager in Essex employer: Swiss Build (PTY) Ltd
At Swissbuild, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where hard work and dedication are recognised and rewarded. As a Purchasing/Buying Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, engage in meaningful negotiations, and contribute to our commitment to excellence in procurement. With a focus on employee growth and continuous improvement, Swissbuild offers a unique blend of professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that makes it an exceptional place to advance your career.
