Purchase Manager

Our client is a leading European Wholesaler in the mobile phone accessories industry seeking to hire a talented Purchase Manager to expand their team.

Integrated into the Purchase Division, the ideal candidate will bring a real plus to the team on a daily basis by ensuring the highest possible grade of company satisfaction for the job assigned.

The role will require a highly dynamic and motivated candidate who is experienced in supporting an international trading organization and willing to go the extra mile on a daily basis.

Tasks

• Adhere to company guidelines, principles and procedures;
• Maintaining and updating purchase and suppliers records, gaining a clear understanding of sales team businesses and requirements;
• Serve as the link of communication between the Purchase department and internal/external stakeholders partners ;
• Maintain the company satisfaction through superior service, and developing relationships with existing suppliers via telephone calls and emails by proposing solutions that meet the organization's objectives;
• Attending daily, and weekly meetings with the purchasing team, preparing meeting minutes and sharing them with the team and creating follow up tasks in project management tools e.g ASANA;
• Making accurate, rapid cost calculations;
• Identify product trends within the industry and identify new markets;
• Ensure supply chain management in a timely manner;
• Resolve any issues and problems faced with suppliers, transport companies, and customs clearance;
• Deal with the need to maintain trust with coordination with the sales team and other departments;
• Play an integral part in generating new product ranges;
• Updating purchase orders in ERP, following administrative workflows from request until creditor payment;
• Produce professional-quality reports, presentations, and briefs (monthly, quarterly and annual purchase forecasts);
• Supporting & working with the sales team on spot market requirements;

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of working Experience in purchasing dpt;
• English C1 Level or equivalent;
• Sense of details: Meticulous & Analytic;
• Administrative skills: 100% Independent and self-organized;
• Anticipating Problems & Solve them: Be able to anticipate and find the right way for the company to handle issues. Always one step further;
• Integrate the company working culture ( Work hard, be happy);
• Demonstrate strong initiative and be an action-taker;
• Extremely organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Ability to remain calm and professional with difficult suppliers;
• Advance computer skills including Microsoft Pack Office and Google Sheets;
• Comfortable in a growth target driven environment;
• Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information;
• Able to provide comprehensive purchase reports to managers;
• Ability to work as part of a team and take directions accurately and execute them as agreed;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels;

Benefits

• Opportunity for development of your personal strengths in a dynamic environment;
• An attractive and varied job with a high degree of personal responsibility;
• A stimulating, people-focused work environment in which you can demonstrate your abilities and flourish;

If Interested, you can join us now!