Purchasing Manager required for an importer of Power Tools & Machinery based in Epping.
Purchasing Manager Position Overview
Selection of all new products for wholesale & retail trade
1. Sign off on all stock purchase orders and pricing
2. Full stock availability
3. Identifying products and ranges to enhance the product offering
4. Working with the buying, test and marketing teams to make sure products come to market within given time frames
5. Scheduling all new product testing and product evaluation with the in house engineering team to meet current directives
6. Viewing all goods inward Quality Control reports, new product evaluation reports, warranty reports and making company decisions as to next course of action
7. Deciding with the team what items will be deleted from the range
8. Working with marketing team to identify products for promotional activity
9. Managing the flow of new products from import through the new product engineering team and then private label development with marketing
10. Setting the Trade and Retail prices for all newly selected products based on company margin requirements
11. Ongoing review of retail market to ensure that current and new products are competitive
12. Selection of inbound shipping agencies.
Purchasing Manager Position Requirements
A proven track record of procurement and management experience (essential) at least 10 years in a management position
13. Entrepreneurial person with a can do attitude.
14. Experience of direct imports of finished consumer products from the Far East is essential
15. Ability to understand and influence key financial purchasing issues and senior team members
16. Ability to explain, present and influence in a clear, concise, compelling and consistent manner
17. Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate to achieve deadlines
18. Ability to make difficult decisions
19. Knowledge of the key market commodities, the processes and the major suppliers
20. Proven track record of leading teams
21. Excellent, clear and concise communication skills.
Purchasing Manager Position Remuneration
Salary dependent on experience
22. Annual salary review
23. Bonuses twice yearly
24. Healthcare
25. 20 days holiday + 8 statutory
26. Company Contribution Pension scheme
27. Life Assurance
28. Daily lunch option
29. On-site parking
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