Purchasing Manager Springfield Park, Essex

We are looking to hire an experienced Purchasing/Buying Manager

If you're hard-working and dedicated, Swissbuild is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
• Research suppliers and products and identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Maintain supplier database, product specification sheet, buying template, stock master preparation, and update tracker
• Review balance orders, study averages, and price comparison - imports
• Work closely with the accounts department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company
• Attend meetings with the design team, management, vendors, and suppliers
• Manage, coach, and develop high-performing purchasing and cost estimating teams that meet agreed objectives and which deliver best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Catalogue and supplier artwork checks

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field
• Relevant qualification will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of imports and negotiation techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

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