#10799 Purchasing Manager

Title: Purchasing Manager

Overview:

• The Purchasing Manager plays a key role in the business, driving improvements and efficiency within the purchasing department.
• You may be asked to take on additional tasks as needed to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Orders & Back Orders:

• Lead the purchasing team (Category Managers and Reorder Executives).
• Ensure all team members are processing orders and managing backorders daily.
• Review reports with Category Managers to ensure processes are followed.
• Manage product shortages and update backorders.
• Check stock levels and place extra orders when necessary.
• Ensure orders are processed and shipped correctly.

Managing the Team:

• Lead weekly team meetings to track progress and cost-saving goals.
• Ensure each Category Manager has a plan and regularly checks progress.
• Handle returns to suppliers and document the process.
• Conduct performance reviews with team members.
• Update processes and train the team as needed.

Pricing & Promotions:

• Work with the Sales Manager to develop pricing strategies.
• Ensure cost savings are documented and passed to the sales team.
• Manage supplier price changes and negotiate for better pricing when needed.
• Oversee promotions with suppliers to maximize business opportunities.

Web Management & Marketing:

• Ensure products are listed correctly on the website.
• Work with Marketing to upload new products and update existing ones.
• Plan for brochure production and ensure product availability.
• Promote new products and secure marketing support from suppliers.

Supplier Meetings & Negotiations:

• Prepare for supplier meetings with clear objectives and reports.
• Ensure new suppliers are approved and meet company requirements.
• Manage long-term agreements (LTAs) and ensure supplier relationships are tracked and improved.
• Coordinate training with suppliers for the sales team.

Communication with Sales:

• Keep the Sales Team updated on pricing improvements and wins.
• Ensure Purchasing is aligned with Sales goals and competitive pricing.

Collaboration with Operations & Inventory:

• Attend weekly meetings with Operations to address issues.
• Ensure returns to suppliers are handled correctly.
• Work on improving stock management processes.

Full job description available on application.