Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Order Control Manager) Gross Salary: £40-50K/year (Negotiable) Location: Woking, Surrey, UK (Office-based) Company : Manufacturing Company Working hours: 08.00:16.00 Monday to Friday ■ Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and experienced Order Control Manager (Supply Chain Manager ) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement, logistics, and team management experience, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and cost optimization. ■ Main responsibilities - 70% of the responsibilities involve Purchacing. Demand Forecasting Expertise: Ability to accurately forecast demand for each product by analyzing past performance and applying logical reasoning. Supplier Communication & Management: Strong skills in communicating demand forecasts to suppliers and ensuring they align with production capabilities. Logistics & Lead Time Management: Proficient in calculating logistics lead times, managing incoming quantities, and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Importation Management: Manage importation efficiently and cost-effectively, working with logistics vendors and handling all related processes. Vendor and Inventory Management: Knowledge of vendor management, supply chain inventory management systems, and ensuring optimal stock levels. Customer Order Management: Ability to handle issues that arise during the supply process for customer purchase orders and negotiate or adjust as necessary. Leadership & Hands-On Experience: Experience in managing a team while also being actively involved in day-to-day supply chain operations. Hands-on operational experience is a must. Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using tools such as Microsoft Excel for supply chain management and data analysis. Procurement Practices Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements. Problem-Solving & Negotiation: Capable of negotiating with suppliers to resolve production issues and finding effective solutions. Cross-Department Collaboration: Ability to work closely with internal departments such as Logistics, Finance, and others to ensure smooth operations and coordination. Sales Administration Knowledge: Knowledge of customer order management (sales administration) to resolve any issues related to purchase orders. Logistics & Customs Expertise: Strong understanding of local and international logistics, including customs clearance, and Incoterms. ■ Requir ements 5 years of experience as a purchasing or order management manager 2 years of team management experience Valid vis a in the UK with an expiry date of more than 2 years Able to commute to the office in Woking everyday In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices Strong skills in planning, cost optimization, and negotiation techniques Knowledge of vendor management and supply chain inventory management systems Computer literacy, use of Microsoft Office. Excel, Word, Power-point Fluent in English is required Proficiency in Vietnamese or Japanese is a plus, not mandatory