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Job description

Production Equipment is a leading industrial distributor supplying over 90,000 products to customers nationwide.

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our purchasing team to manage procurement, material requirements planning, product life cycle & obsolescence. We are look for someone who can build supplier relationships and understands warehouse space utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of product categories
• Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
• Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
• Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
• Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
• Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors
• Participation in cost reduction activities
• Delivering both high quality and cost-effective solutions
• Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
• Departmental administration duties
• Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
• Understanding of logistics within the company

Skills & Experience 

• 1-2 years planning/procurement experience
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or Finance is preferable
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable
• Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Excellent attention to detail