Micheldever Tyres is looking for a Purchasing Manager with an Automotive background, to provide purchasing excellence. Leading and motivating a team to consistently deliver the highest level of availability within budgeted stock levels. You will be a strong communicator and have the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships ensuring commercially, the acquisition prices and support packages remain competitive. You will source premium tyres in line with company profile strategy, achieving best possible profit and availability whilst working within set KPI’s.
* Position: Purchasing Manager – Automotive
* Location: Micheldever, Near Winchester
* Package: Salary £70K + bonus + Car or Car Allowance + Benefits
* Benefits include Staff Discount, Retails Vouchers, Life Insurance, Pension (see full list below)
About the role:
* Provide buyer / purchasing excellence, driving process and communication with suppliers
* Manage end-to-end supplier service levels and commercial terms
* Maintain and improve manufacturer terms to gain a competitive advantage over the market
* Ensure overall financial commitment in line with budgeted and permitted parameters
* Understand market shortages and pricing opportunities of product that can be sourced indirectly
* Manage stock levels across multiple locations
* Negotiate with suppliers to provide sufficient levels of service and obtain the best net / net acquisition ...