Purchasing Manager
hace 10 días
Hemel Hempstead
A1 Equipment is a well-established company specialising in commercial kitchen and catering equipment and supplies. We offer a wide range of brands and product categories, serving customers from independent restaurants to large stadiums and national chains. We’re a motivated, fast-paced team focused on success, and we’re looking for a Purchasing Manager to join us. If you’re ambitious, relationship-driven, and ready to grow with a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you Key Responsibilities • Conduct accurate forecasting and purchasing activities; placing purchase orders, maintaining our inventory management system and tracking supplier production, • Source new products and identify potential suppliers to diversify and expand our offerings, • Monitor and maintain supplier quality control to uphold our high product standards, • Generate and analyse detailed reports to guide and recommend purchasing strategies, delegating tasks and priorities to remote team members, • Oversee product and brand control, including packaging requirements, product descriptions, and regulatory compliance, • Develop and implement sourcing and supplier management strategies to improve efficiency, profitability and performance, • Meet company buying targets through strategic procurement and leading supplier negotiations, • Proactively manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability for year-round and seasonal products, • Maintain clear, accurate records of orders, production progress, and supplier performance Who We’re Looking For • Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships - proven negotiation skills are a plus, • Highly organised, with excellent planning and multitasking abilities, • Commercially aware and comfortable making data-driven decisions that benefit the business, • Analytical and process-oriented thinker with strong numerical skills, • A problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively in a timely manner, • Previous experience in procurement or purchasing, understanding the importance of each step in the buying process is a must! Desirable Experience • Prior experience sourcing consumer goods directly from Asia, • Familiarity with inventory management systems or ordering software Benefits • Free On-site Parking, • Company Events & Parties, • Complimentary Team Lunch every 6 weeks, • Hybrid Working - WFH 1 day a week, • 3:30pm Friday Finishes Throughout the year, • Fruit provided & fully stocked soft drinks fridge, • Employee Discount, • Casual Dress, • Company Pension Permanent / Full-Time Role Salary £38,000 - £42,000 per year, depending on experience Job location: HP2 7DU, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7DU, United Kingdom Job Types: Full-time, Permanent