Head of Purchasing

Zachary Daniels ,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £75,000 per annum

Overview

Zachary Daniels are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer who wants to progress to Director level role with one of the UK's leading suppliers of electrical, automotive, workshop and DIY products. This company have a fantastic track record for developing and investing in their people, facilities and systems. The business will support your personal development in this is role and there are plans in place to for promotion opportunities in the wider group should you deliver 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 from China and the Far East, ideally within the DIY or Electrical sectors. You will also be purchasing product within the EU. We are on the lookout for candidates that operated at Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer or Head of Purchasing level. The ideal candidates will need to have strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The type of individual who will be successful in this role will have; Entrepreneurial 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 members Ability to explain, present and influence in a clear, concise, compelling and consistent manner Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate to achieve deadlines Ability to make difficult decisions Knowledge of the key market commodities, the processes and then major suppliers Proven track record of leading teams On offer is an exceptional salary & package that will be tailored to the individual offering a strong salary and components to incentivise a long-term career move. If you have the right experience would love to talk to you in more detail so please apply today BBBH17032