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Head of Purchasing and Inventory

Employer
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Location
Homeworking
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum + + Benefits
Closing date
3 Dec 2021

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Sector
FMCG / Retail
Responsibilities
Accounting
Position/Level
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English
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Job Details

  • The client is looking for a Head of Purchasing and Inventory to come in and introduce new processes and ways of working.
  • Be able to establish and maintain relationships internally and externally, as well as implement new processes and systems.

    • Client Details

  • UK's leading importer and distributor of lighting products.
  • They pride themselves on having an expeditious service and a proactive approach.
  • Customer care is a core value for them.
  • Work with some of the biggest lighting retailers such as B&Q, Screwfix, and Amazon.

    • Description

  • Build and maintain relationships internally and with external suppliers.
  • Manage a team of buyers
  • Establish, maintain, and implement purchasing and supply chain 'bestpractice'
  • Implement improvements within the internal systems and processes.








    • Profile

    The head of purchasing and inventory works cross-functionally to configure excellent end-to-end value streams for the company's customers.


    The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of supply chain principles combined with a passion to drive improvements and embrace a proactive approach.



    Ideally, 6 years experience in supply chain managing a supply chain function

    Job Offer

  • Salary - £45k-£55k + bonus + package.
  • Flexibility - hybrid working.
  • Great company culture, career progression.
  • A real autonomous working environment.

    • Company

    Michael Page is a specialist in procurement recruitment; handling permanent, contract and interim procurement jobs in the private and public sector.

    Our teams specialize by region and industry sector to ensure in-depth market knowledge. This infrastructure also enables us to meet our customers and build strong, one-on-one relationships, allowing us to truly understand their requirements and deliver consistent results. Procurement jobs we recruit include:

    • CPOs
    • Procurement directors
    • Category managers
    • Buyers
    • Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals 
    • e-Sourcing specialists
    • Supplier relationship managers
    • Commissioning specialists
    • Procurement transformation leaders
    • Purchase-to-pay systems specialists

    We aim to deliver and develop world-class sourcing teams for our clients, and provide access to challenging opportunities to enhance the careers of our procurement job seekers.

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