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Cavendish Maine

Purchasing Manager/Director

Essex
£45k – £65k/yr
Posted about 24 hours ago
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Want to work for a leading supplier of electrical/mechanical workshop equipment? Skilled in running a team of Buyers? Enjoy new product sourcing?

Job Description: Looking for a Purchasing Manager/Director to source a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East but also the EU.

  • Select new products for wholesale and retail
  • Sign off on all stock purchases and pricing
  • Schedule new product testing
  • Manage the flow of new products
  • Conduct regular range reviews

About the Company: Working for a well established DIY manufacturer who have a portfolio of over 6,000 SKUs across tools, garage equipment, heaters etc.

  • Part of a larger company with a drive for growth and development.

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Key Skills/Experience Required:

  • Wealth of experience at senior management level running teams of Buyers and sourcing products
  • Ideally come from the power tools sector or related
  • Proven track record of procurement and be hands on

Salary/Benefits Information:

  • £45,000 - £65,000 flexible DOE
  • Bonus
  • Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Benefits

Contact: Rebecca Isaac
Job Reference: RI/100086

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Skills

Purchasing
Team Management
Product Sourcing
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Finished Goods Sourcing
Stock Management
Pricing Strategy
Product Testing
Range Reviews
Power Tools Sector
Strategic Planning
Vendor Management
Negotiation

Location

Essex, England, United Kingdom

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