Senior Purchaser
Chadderton
Mon-Thurs 07:45-16:15 Fri 08:15-16:00
(Flexible Start Time Up To 9am)
Senior Purchaser
The Role
Reporting to the Global Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Purchaser will ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of all materials to support the customer demand schedule. Careful coordination and navigation of materials from overseas and an ability to manage the Purchasing team is critical to the success of this role.
Senior Purchaser
Main Responsibilities
� Coach, develop and line manager the Purchasing team.
� Analysis and understanding of sales trends and inventory requirements across all categories, considering volume, value and SKU requirements.
� Control the overall planning and control / replenishment of stock so that inventory is positioned appropriately to support the UK sales plan.
� Delivery and implementation of supply plans for our products through clear direction and guidance of the Purchasing team.
� Undertake ongoing management of stock and associated supply chain activities effectively and efficiently to ensure production requirements are met.
� Track and report inventory forecast movements versus plan/target and explore ways to improve ongoing forecasting accuracy.
� Input into the design of appropriate KPIs and refine to ensure effective ongoing updates across the business.
� Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to maximise opportunities and leverage commercial prospects.
� Identify any risk and ensure the correct level of mitigation and appropriate escalation is in place to ensure supply as required.
Senior Purchaser
The Candidate
� Proven ability in forecasting, Sales Planning or Demand Planning.
� Experienced in managing inventory and overseas suppliers
� Experienced in the use of Excel for reporting, formulas and to analyse and export data.
� Working knowledge of computerized Purchasing & Inventory Management systems; Navision system knowledge would be an advantage.
� Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and able to pick up new software efficiently
� Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on problem solving, conflicting objectives, and dealing with multiple customers.
� Lateral thinker capable of delivering imaginative, pragmatic solutions with high commercial acumen.
� Comfortable communicating to various audiences in an inspiring and credible way.
� Good multitasking skills.
� Able to operate autonomously and/or with minimum supervision.
� A willingness to learn.
� Strong focus on serving the customer, internally and externally.
� Flexible, adaptable and supportive approach to work.
� Polite with a calm and professional manner.
Senior Purchaser
Benefits
� Company bonus (Paid Monthly).
� Flexible start time
� 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
� Birthday day off (after 12 months service).
� Auto enrolment pension.
Please contact Adam Lang at Winsearch UK for further information - adam.lang@winsearch.uk
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