Job Overview

Apply now Purchasing Manager ( Essex Area ) £80,000 - £90,000 + Package Our client are Britain's leading supplier of electrical/mechanical workshop equipment, supplying a wide range of markets, including DIY, Automotive, Industrial and Export worldwide. A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Senior Purchasing Manager/Director reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will have a wealth of experience at a senior management level running a team of buyers sourcing a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East, ideally within hard goods sector. You will also be purchasing product within the EU. Managing a team of buyers you will have full responsibility for selection of a large range of products for both wholesale and retail and ensuring margins are competitive against other retail and wholesale competitors. All products must be tested and approved to all CE standards. You will also be responsible for: Full stock availabilitySign off on all stock purchase orders and pricing.Identifying products and ranges to enhance the product offering and working with the buying team, testing and marketing to make sure products come to market within given time frames.Scheduling all new product testing and product evaluation with the in house engineering team.Viewing all goods inward Quality Control reports, new product evaluation reports, warranty reports and making company decisions as to next course of action.Selection of all new products.Deciding with the team what items will be deleted from the range.Working with marketing to identify products for promotional activity.Managing the flow of new products from import through the new product engineering team and then private label development with marketing.Setting the Trade and Retail prices for all newly selected products based on company margin requirements.Ongoing review of retail market to ensure that current and new products are competitive.Selection of inbound shipping agencies Key Skills Required: A proven track record of procurement and management experience (essential) ideally at least 10 years in a management positionEntrepreneurial person with a can do attitude.Experience of direct imports of finished consumer products from the Far East is essential.Ability to understand and influence key financial purchasing issues and senior team membersAbility to explain, present and influence in a clear, concise, compelling and consistent mannerAbility to plan, prioritise and delegate to achieve deadlinesAbility to make difficult decisionsKnowledge of the key market commodities, the processes and the major suppliersProven track record of leading teamsExcellent, clear and concise communication skills. Salary is commensurate with this senior position Benefits: * Annual salary review * 20 days holiday * Company Contribution Pension scheme * Daily lunch option * On-site parking

Key Requirements

DIY Purchasing Retail Senior Management HARD GOODS