Purchasing manager

Position: Purchasing Manager Location: St Albans Salary: GBP28K - GBP35K About the Role: The Purchasing Manager will proactively optimise the company #39;s supply chain, source and develop existing and new product lines, and ensure effective communication with sales and warehouse teams. Your organisational and numerical skills will be vital to staying well-informed about product development and price changes. Key Responsibilities of a Purchasing Manager: * Obtain directorial approval for new vendor contracts and product acquisitions. * Oversee inventory trends, adjusting procurement strategies as needed. * Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage stock levels. * Address delivery discrepancies and manage supplier relationships. * Add new products and remove discontinued items from the system. Daily Duties of a Purchasing Manager: * Assess daily stock shortages and generate necessary purchase orders. * Monitor and update supplier order lists to ensure timely deliveries. * Liaise with the warehouse team to check and adjust stock levels. * Check and adjust cost and selling prices. * Regularly update the system with supplier delivery dates. Skills Qualifications of a Purchasing Manager: * Highly organised with excellent numerical skills. * Proficient in computer literacy, especially Excel. * A proven team leader with strong negotiation skills. * Multitasking ability and adept at meeting deadlines. * Outstanding written and oral communication skills. * Relevant industry experience and business acumen. Job Specifics Benefits: * Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 09:00 am - 5:00 pm (No weekends or Bank Holidays). * The office is based in St Albans and has free car parking. * 25% colleague discount and a monthly free pack of toilet paper. * Thirty-three days annual leave (including bank holidays). * Contributory pension scheme and end-of-month work socials. If you #39;re a proactive and organised individual passionate about supply chain management and product development, we #39;d love to hear from you! Grow your career and be part of an exciting journey