Purchasing Manager

Job Description

*Are you an analytical, articulate, meticulous and experienced Purchasing Manager*Would you like to work for a market leading Corporate Clothing Company*Would you like a flexible home/office working patternOffice Angels Livingston are collaborating with an exciting market leader in corporate clothing to recruit for a Permanent Purchasing Manager. The role is perfect for someone who has a proven track working in a similar stock management role. The companyhave a flexible home/office working model, the office in Livingston, West Lothian with depending on workload therefore you must be open to both office and remote working. Office hours 9am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday, with a highly competitive salary.Role OverviewThis well-established company is looking for a Purchasing Manager to manage its inventory, purchasing and analysis based on the companys demand, someone who will help to deliver sustained business growth and control of the companys stock.This business is committed to creating positive working ethos where people are rewarded for using their initiative and recognised for their contribution. There is an opportunity for the candidate to succeed within the role and to be a contributor to thesuccess of the company by analysing and controlling the overall company stocks.Main responsibilities:

• Analysing, and manage inventory levels and regular reviews of inventory projections with the Brand Managers to plan and arrange shipments with supply partners in Asia offices.
• Analysis Sell Through data on a regular basis with the Brand Managers and Marketing team to ensure that accurate information is being used to control the stock availability and to ensure forward promotions can take place due to available stock levels.
• Planning and scheduling production to ensure that priorities are programmed and in production to maintain availability levels.
• Running weekly stock update meetings with the Teams to discuss service level, stock shortages, over stocks, product changes, future stock levels, weekly supplier partner schedules and agree replenishment purchase order levels.
• Liaising with the Senior Team to maintain accurate forecast figures based on analysed sell through information to place accurate Purchase Orders (PO) for individual colour/styles with the manufacturing companies.
• Creating the POs per SKU against the allocated supply partner.
• Liaising with both internal and external import departments on delivery schedules.
• Liaising with the supply partners on a regular basis ensuring that we have on time shipments, as per the contracts.
• Analysis of data to ensure that the stock availability levels is above the companies agreed target level.
• Ensure that stock levels are accurate, and that the information available is correct to give to our customers.
• Liaise with senior management on order and stock levels.
• Prepare and issue from time to time, Purchase Orders for Supplier Partners
• Work towards company set KPIs.
• Preparing monthly overview reports, forecasts in line, future demands.

Experience and Attributes required:

• Previous experience of stock management is an advantage, within multi-SKUs.
• Preferred experience of Windows "Navision" software would be an advantage.
• Good understanding or previous experience of computer model building within excel or access.
• A methodical, analytical and process driven approach.
• Self-motivated, Strong communicator and relationship building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to handle multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of Excel desirable.
• The ability to present a plan and deliver.

Interested Please call Nadia at Office Angels Livingston today or send your CV toOffice Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.