Purchasing Manager

Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager

Location:

Cheshire Salary: £40,000  Share Programme Sector:
Wholesale Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful wholesale business in Cheshire looking to appoint a Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager . This is a key position within the business, taking responsibility for the effective purchasing, management and control of stock across the operation. The successful candidate will combine strong purchasing and supplier management skills with a detailed understanding of inventory control, stock optimisation and forecasting .

You will ensure the business has the right products available at the right time, while avoiding unnecessary stockholding and protecting cash and margin. For someone looking to make a long-term impact, the position also offers participation in a share programme , providing an opportunity to benefit from the continued success and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the day-to-day purchasing and inventory control function Manage purchasing requirements across a broad range of electrical products and suppliers Maintain optimum stock levels, balancing product availability against working capital and stockholding costs Analyse stock movements, sales trends and historical demand to improve purchasing and forecasting decisions Identify and address slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock Monitor stock availability, shortages, back orders and supplier lead times Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors Negotiate pricing, rebates, discounts, payment terms and other commercial agreements Review supplier performance across areas including price, availability, quality, service and lead times Work closely with sales and operational teams to understand upcoming demand and changing customer requirements Improve stock accuracy and ensure robust inventory control processes are maintained Utilise ERP / stock management systems to provide accurate purchasing and inventory information Produce and monitor relevant KPIs relating to purchasing, stockholding and supplier performance Identify opportunities to improve margin, stock turn and overall purchasing efficiency What We're Looking For Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, inventory management or stock control

Experience with in wholesale, distribution or a closely related merchant / distribution environment Strong commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers A solid understanding of stock turn, stock availability, lead times, forecasting and inventory optimisation Confidence working with purchasing, ERP or stock management systems Strong Excel and data-analysis capabilities The ability to interpret sales and stock data and turn this into effective purchasing decisions A proactive approach to resolving stock and supply-chain issues Excellent supplier relationship and communication skills What’s on Offer £40,000 salary Company share programme Opportunity to join a successful, well-established wholesale business Genuine responsibility and autonomy over purchasing and inventory Opportunity to make a measurable impact on stock performance, margin and working capital Long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation If you would be interested in finding out more, apply now or contact Adam Norris at Reed.