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Address: The Gatehouse, Aspire business centre
Ordnance rd
Tidworth
SP9 7QD
Contact Details: 01980 842900
Date Posted 17th Jun 2008
Reference Code: 10208
View Since Posting: 12
Salary: £35000
Vacancy Location: Andover
Full Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Manager at my clients offices in Barton Stacey, Hampshire.
My client is looking for a dynamic individual to manage their purchasing department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company stock items of approximately £6.5million. Excellent negotiations skills are essential to ensure that the company continues to have success in the food & beverage market.
Key aspects of the job:
• Monitor consumption levels and set replenishment stock levels.
• Oversee all orders and ensure they are cost-efficient and placed on time with preferred suppliers.
• Liaise with Managing Director with regards to strategic ingredients.
• Continue to seek ways to improve cost saving measures and oversee the implementation of them.
• Provide up to date reports both externally & internally with regards to commodity markets.
• Monitor the costing & validation of all materials and stocks and record this information on the price guide for use by the Sales Personnel.
• Liaise with Production department with respect to availability and subsequent sourcing of raw materials.
• Liaise with Technical department on specifications for items being purchased, quality issues and alternative sources of products.
• Visit overseas suppliers to strengthen relationships and conduct supplier audits where appropriate.
• Assisting the Sales department with RFP’s (request for prices).
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
• Previous experience in a purchasing role.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MRP
Desirable:
• Knowledge of herbs, spices and essentials oils.
• Food/chemistry related degree
• Management studies diploma or experience
• Background knowledge of supplier accounts.

Location: Barton Stacey, Hampshire