Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Order Control Manager) Gross Salary: £40-50K/year (Negotiable) Location: Woking, Surrey, UK (Office-based) Company: Manufacturing Company Working hours: 08.0016.00 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 (2 members) 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. ■Requirements • 5 years of experience as a purchasing or order management • 2 years of team management experience • Valid visa 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