Order Management & Purchasing Manager

About the Role

Full time in the office \- Monday – Friday 09:00\-17:30

Based in Weston\-super\-Mare Industrial Estate (Gazelle Road)

We buy a wide and complex range of goods and services from a fairly small range of key suppliers across the globe. We are looking for an organised, diligent individual to help manage this process from start to finish.

The role is a manager level role, and the individual will report to our Head of Operations \- the successful individual will have two direct reports.

• Use our internal systems to place orders for goods required to fulfil outstanding sales orders


• Support with label design and spec creation for specific customer requirements


• Ensuring orders are checked before being placed, with consideration for the maximisation of margin where possible


• Track required and committed delivery dates, liaising frequently with suppliers to manage any changes and ensuring they keep to their commitments


• Having a clear understanding of supply chain and international shipping, enabling and assisting the team as needed


• Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that priorities are understood and customers are kept informed of progress of their orders


• Monitor certain key lines held in stock (with support of our Operations Team) and work with suppliers to manage forward orders


• Act as an internal contact for supplier relationships and help to resolve issues as needed, ensuring we receive a high level of service


• Hold meetings with suppliers to be aware of new products or other changes and help us communicate this inside the business. Sometimes this might include attending shows or expos.

About You

You must be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You will fit in with a small close\-knit team and want to play a key part in achieving goals and targets. You will see the value in attending the office each day, enjoying a collaborative approach. You will look forward to working in a company where your contribution is appreciated, and you can see the results of your work having a real impact. There are numerous development opportunities, should you wish to take advantage of them. The role would suit a candidate with experience and interest within purchasing or supply chain roles.

Attributes

• Numerate and Literate


• Familiar with Microsoft Software, in particular Outlook, Teams and Excel


• Literate in supply chain and international shipping is preferable but not a necessity


• Attention to detail


• Customer orientated


• Good interpersonal skills with good relationship\-building abilities


• Team player


• The ability to work independently


• Reliable


• Proactive


• Enjoys working under pressure in a fast\-paced environment

Benefits

• Private Healthcare with Axa (includes some dental and optical cover)


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Quarterly bonus scheme


• Matched 5% pension on full salary


• Cycle to work

We also have various other benefits, including ones which have been added as a result of employee surveys.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• What has drawn you to apply to this role?


• Are you able and willing to attend the office (BS24 9DJ) 5 days per week, and what is the length of your commute?


• Do you have any experience within international shipping and supply chain?

Work Location: In person

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