Purchasing Manager in Poole
Job Description
Job Title: Purchasing Manager
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Location: Bournemouth
Permanent Salary: £30K-£40K depending on Experience
Working Hours: Immediate start. Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pmand Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer looking to take the next step in their career. The role will involve managing a small buying team whilst remaining hands-on with purchasing, stock control, forecasting, materials planning, supplier management and expediting.
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The successful candidate will have proven experience placing large volumes of stock orders whilst working to strict deadlines and lead times. Strong ERP/MRP and advanced Excel skills are essential.
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Main Duties:
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- Manage and develop a team of two Buyers.
- Place large-volume stock orders while meeting strict deadlines and lead times.
- Manage supplier relationships, quality and delivery.
- Oversee forecasting, materials planning, estimating and expediting.
- Manage fast-moving stock and buy-to-order purchases.
- Analyse purchasing and stock data.
- Use ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Contribute to regular management meetings.
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Requirements:
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- Previous experience in Purchasing, Buying, Procurement and Stock Control.
- Experience ordering large volumes of stock to strict deadlines.
- Experience with forecasting, materials planning and expediting.
- Previous experience managing or developing Buyers.
- ERP/MRP experience essential; Epicor advantageous.
- Advanced Excel and database skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive, hands-on approach.
- Experience within distribution, ecommerce, engineering or manufacturing advantageous.
- CIPS qualification desirable.
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If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' and a consultant from our branch will be in contact.