Job: Purchasing Controller
Location - Tonbridge
Salary - GBP50,000 to GBP55,000
My established client is looking for a Purchasing Controller who has a manufacturing background to join a Purchasing Team in Tonbridge - owing to the location you will need to be a car driver
GENERAL SUMMARY:
For this role, you will need to be someone who is a motivated self-starter, logical, methodical and objective aware with a proven track record of achieving cost-down targets and managing commercial risk. You will be an innovative thinker with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage a project from start to finish. As part of a small team, you should be analytical and investigative in nature with a practical approach. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to adjust to change whilst working within set guidelines. You will also be a good organiser and planner with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience in reading Technical Drawings to understand purchasing requirements
Ensuring timely and effective stock replenishment.
Successfully managing overstocked and unneeded inventory by developing both internal and external relationships
Using ERP system, manage the placement of purchase orders to maintain supplies.
Manage and optimize freight costs for supplier base.
Constantly review and develop order parameters controlling purchase order generat...