About The Role
Machine Mart are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to work within an established team and a busy environment, centrally located at our Nottingham Head Office. This is a fully office based role.
You will be part of a team who are vital to the functioning of the company. You will be responsible for the management of the team and ensuring that the company builds and develops a cost effective competitive and stable supply chain. If you believe this is you, we want to hear from you.
Below are some of the duties you will be responsible for:
Sourcing new products
Negotiating and influencing suppliers to achieve best market value
Be accountable for the annual targets and goals across cost, quality, reliability and delivery
Manage the Purchasing department
Identifying areas for improvement to current processes and procedures
Develop and own appropriate departmental KPIs to ensure performance and improvement is measured and acted on
Liaising with suppliers to obtain contributions to marketing campaigns as required from time to time
Occasional travel will be required
On occasions overnight stays will be requiredHours: 8:30am – 6pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 8:30am - 5pm.
Benefits
What you’ll get in return for your commitment:
Staff Discounts
Healthcare Cash plans
A company pension scheme
Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Role specific training and development
Proactive promotion of internal candidates
Paid Breaks
Free Tea & Coffee
About The Company
Where you’ll be working:
Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nation-wide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website: (url removed)