A reputable company in Britain that specialises in electrical and mechanical equipment is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team at their location in Epping on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary between £90,000-£100,000 This role presents an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to become a part of a long-standing and successful business.

Applicants must have a strong background in purchasing and procurement, particularly in a senior management capacity within a finished goods environment. They should possess a track record of effectively managing procurement processes and supplier relationships to ensure the successful delivery of goods and services.

Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:

• Running a team of buyers sourcing a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far Eat
• Responsible for selection of all new products for wholesale and retail trade
• Identify products and range to enhance company product offering
• Working with the buying, testing, and marketing teams to make sure products come to market within given time frames
• Scheduling all new product testing and product evaluation and managing flow of new products from import
• Ensuring full stock availability
• Selection of inbound shipping agencies

Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager:

• Proven track record of procurement and management experience - essential
• Experience of direct imports of finished consumer product from the Far East - essential
• Ability to explain, present and influence in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of key market commodities, the process, and the major suppliers
• Proven track record of leading teams

Salary

Up to £100,000k

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, procurement director, head of purchasing, purchasing manager, head of procurement, purchasing director, category manager, commodity manager, head of sourcing or sourcing manager