A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a well-established wholesale organisation based in Rotherham with a salary up to £45,000. The Purchasing Manager will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities over the next couple years.

Candidates who have previous experience within purchasing or procurement and ideally from a retail environment will be a great fit for this role.

Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:

• Preparing & reviewing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy.
• Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely replenishment of stock.
• Managing end-to-end supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Working closely with other departments to align purchasing activities with company goals.
• Analysing market trends and adjust purchasing accordingly.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to meet company objectives, minimising excess stock and optimising stock levels.

Person Specifications of the Purchasing Manager include:

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position.
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar software.
• Experience of working with overseas markets & multi-site stock locations is preferred.
• Competent in developing a purchasing strategy.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.

Salary

Up to £45k

This role requires 100% on site presence

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role with purchasing or procurement as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Lead, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, or a Sourcing Manager.