Escape are working with an organisation based in Perth, who is looking to appoint a Purchasing & Commercial Lead who will be entrepreneurial and driven.
Our clients as Sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland and the Purchasing & Commercial Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day running of Purchasing and Inventory management and for leading and mentoring a small team. They will manage the purchasing of a large number of SKU's and ensure stock availability for all sites bought at the best price to maximise company profitability.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
Negotiate competitive pricing, delivery dates and rebates with Suppliers
Build strong relationships with Suppliers and ensure the flow of information on new products and product availability
Analyse and monitor purchasing trends to ensure stock is purchased and available for seasonal trends, promotions and Trade Shows
Monitor aged and obsolete stock
Annual category reviews and introduction of new product ranges
Work closely with colleagues in the Warehouse, Sales and Marketing to support marketing plans and product promotions
Ensure the Teams KPIs are met
Set ordering guidelines for the Purchasing Team and continually identify areas for process improvementExperience and knowledge required for the role:
Proven Purchasing experience within a retail, wholesale, e-commerce or similar industry
Strong negotiation and Supplier Management skills
Experience of leading and building successful teams
Commercially astute
Comfortable building relationships with colleagues and Suppliers
KPI and target driven
Can work autonomously and juggle multiple projectsThis is an on-site role and there will be travel to meet with Suppliers, Sites and attend Trade Shows