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Procurement Manager £27,000 - £29,000 Glasgow Full-time Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for negotiation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for quality? Join our team as a Procurement Manager and play a crucial role in sourcing top-quality materials and merchandise for our wholesale distribution operations. Key Responsibilities: - Research and identify new product lines and suppliers by attending trade fairs, shows, and demonstrations. - Analyse market trends and customer requirements to determine procurement strategies and product selection. - Negotiate prices and establish contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions. - Monitor the quality of incoming goods and address any issues with unsatisfactory or faulty items. - Supervise and support clerical, administrative, and warehouse distribution staff, including recruitment and training. - Collaborate closely with merchandisers to develop sales forecasts and allocate stock effectively. - Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to track procurement activities and performance metrics. Qualifications: - Experience in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (preferred). - Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, preferably in a wholesale distribution environment. - Strong negotiation skills and the ability to assess and compare bids from multiple suppliers. - Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities with a keen attention to detail. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience working with procurement software or systems. - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. If you are a motivated and experienced Procurement Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Click 'APPLY' now!
Job Description: As the Procurement Manager at D&B Beds Ltd., you will play a pivotal role in managing the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, equipment, and merchandise from various suppliers. You will be responsible for ensuring that our inventory meets the quality standards and demands of our customers while maintaining cost-effectiveness and efficiency in procurement processes. Responsibilities: Attend trade fairs, shows, and demonstrations to research new product lines and suppliers. Regularly review catalogues and keep up with market trends to identify potential products and services for procurement. Assess budgetary limitations and customer requirements to determine the quantity, type, range, and quality of goods or services to be purchased. Evaluate bids from suppliers, negotiate prices, and finalize contracts ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company. Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts and specify details of goods or services required, including delivery schedules and quality standards. Continuously seek opportunities to improve supply networks and present innovative ideas to the senior management team for consideration. Ensure that delivered items comply with orders, monitor the quality of incoming goods, and promptly address any issues with unsatisfactory or faulty items. Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators, and take necessary actions to ensure targets are met. Supervise clerical, administrative, and warehouse distribution staff involved in procurement activities. Assist in recruitment, training, and performance management as needed. Work closely with merchandisers to allocate stock effectively and develop sales forecasts based on procurement trends and market demand. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, prepare reports as necessary, and provide insights and analysis to support decision-making processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in procurement management, preferably in the furniture or retail industry. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with procurement software. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Glasgow to develop new skills and enhance professional development. ANSAB is a property management company with a growing portfolio of assets throughout the United Kingdom. Due to expansion of the business, ANSAB is looking to recruit additional staff to meet its increased administrative throughput. Core Responsibilities - To undertake general reception duties, answering calls, meeting and greeting visitors and accepting deliveries. - To maintain the Company telephone answering system, ensuring messages are checked and dealt with regularly and recorded greetings are kept up to date. - To undertake general administrative duties such as sorting and opening mail, sending out post, typing letters and minutes, organising mail-outs, photocopying documents and compiling information packs. - To assist the Manager in maintaining the Company office as a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant working environment, in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy. - To undertake administrative duties associated with property factors - To support the maintenance of Company systems and databases, processing paperwork, updating contact details and extracting data when required. - To ensure that data, filing and archiving systems, both electronic and paper based, are maintained effectively and comply with Company Data Protection Policy. - To set up and/or book meeting environments (at internal or external sites), with careful attention to health and safety as well as the comfort of meeting participants (e.g. organising refreshments). - To assist in the administration and bookkeeping of the company. Opportunities - Acquisition of experience working in a professional environment. - Development of personal transferrable skills, thereby enhancing employability in any industry. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an articulate, personable individual with excellent communication and ICT skills and who is highly energetic, self-motivated with a strong desire to listen and learn. The successful individual must be able to work under pressure, have excellent time management skills and be able to complete objectives within the deadlines set by the line manager.
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