Purchasing Manager / Planner

Purchasing Manager/Planner
The ideal candidate will be from a home wares/furniture background, with product or industry knowledge beneficial
Responsibilities· Purchases furniture, accessories, and other items as required for order fulfilment.· Maintains knowledge of, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future products availability; undertakes purchasing administration accordingly.· Develops and maintains inventory database i.e. WMS System and SAGE 200 · Negotiates and completes purchasing with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.· Reviews and creates purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.· Collaborates with sales, and customer service to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.· Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.· Creates and provides detailed reports as required on stock levels, priority or aged stock, supplier performance.· Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize
efficiency and optimize workflow.· Help Develop KPI's to manage suppliers accurately.

This role supports business wide also with supplier relationship management, compliance and governance on product sourcing and stock management.

What we can offer you: · A Competitive Basic Salary· 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays· Company Pension Scheme· Continual Professional & Occupational Training & Development· A Friendly Working Environment· Employee Assistance Programme· Employee reward benefits