Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
Job Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Benefits:
1. 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday
2. Life assurance (3 x salary)
3. Birthday off
4. Social events
5. Christmas shutdown
6. Company sick pay
7. Company Pension Scheme
8. Option to sign up to Private healthcare and dental plans, at reduced cost
We are recruiting for a hands-on, number-driven, and experienced Purchasing/Supply Chain professional to manage a small, friendly team and ensure efficient stock levels and on-time deliveries.
This creative company has been supplying premium products to customers for over 100 years and is recognized for their eye-catching designs and high-quality brands.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the efficient running and operation of the purchasing team and act as a point of contact for purchasing enquiries and administration.
2. Ensure pricing is correct for various currencies as they import/export globally.
3. Act as liaison to the sales support office regarding stock deliveries and availability.
4. Review stock levels for new products and best sellers.
5. Schedule deliveries and chase late deliveries.
6. Investigate and resolve product quality issues.
7. Manage supplier quotations and purchase orders.
8. Set up new suppliers.
9. Maintain databases and log purchase orders, submits, inventory cards, invoice enquiries, and credit/debit notes.
Our ideal candidate:
1. Previous experience in a purchasing/supply chain position.
2. Previous experience managing a team while being hands-on with day-to-day tasks.
3. Confident with computers including Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot tables).
4. A proactive, resilient, and enthusiastic approach.
5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
6. A cheerful and friendly disposition.
7. A natural problem solver with the ability to identify issues before they occur.
If you would like to apply, please submit your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr