Purchasing Manager Salary: GBP45,000 : GBP50,000 dependant on experience Hours of work: Monday : Friday, 37.5 hours per week Fulltime, Onsite, based in Hemel Hempstead Start Date : ASAP We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and motivational Purchasing Manager to join our clients team in buying finished goods for shop fit:out and display. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will be directly in charge of the team of Buyers and their workload. Duties: Purchasing Manager * Execute Group instructions regarding Purchasing standards and practices * Management of BAU and Projects through the Purchasing team * Allocation of workload, Dept capacity management and ongoing management and review of the team to achieve goals, targets and meet all deadlines * Stock management of repeat order items via MRP * Project Buying Management * Stock management of inventory held at 3rd parties : control, audit. * Manage RFQs via the in:house software application, delegate, instruct and review returns with the Purchasing team. * Kick Off meetings where required with internal stakeholders * Negotiate on price and lead time * ERP system updates such as coding, supplier data and price lists * Account payable interface and invoice issue resolution * Supplier relationship management including regular performance reviews, audits and visits. * Process improvement and implementation aligned to needs of the business * Spend analysis and proactive steering to approved and/or preferred supply chain partners * Help define, shape and implement the procurement work flow strategy Tasks: Purchasing Manager * Daily Management of the team and all duties within the Dept. * Manage KPIs and metrics for suppliers and the Purchasing team * Raising codes, review MRP, placing orders, P2P process. * Monitor and manage freight and shipping costs UK, EU and FE. * BAU and Projects work allocation methodology * Collaboration with Goods In over BAU inbound space constraints, delivery timing and quality issues * Subcontract MO management * MRP basic data management. * Shorts control. * Manage the process of progress chasing inbound POs Experience and Related Skills: Purchasing Manager * Relevant experience : preferably within a purchasing and project management or manufacturing environment is essential. * Experience in managing a team in a fast:paced environment. * Ideally experience in retail, shopfitting industry. * Ability to utilise effective negotiation and persuasion skills is essential. * Knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory management is desirable. * Familiarity with production parts and supplier manufacturing processes is desirable. * Good numeracy and analytical skills. * IT literate with a good working knowledge of Word and Excel (lookups), PowerPoint, Outlook. * Knowledge and experience of working in ERP/ MRP systems. * Experience with procuring from the Far East is advantageous * Knowledge and experience working in retail and shopfitting desirable. * Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills. * Ability to Manage and work within a small team and with internal staff at all levels and with partner organisations, suppliers and clients. * Be receptive to fast moving, challenging and rapidly changing and expanding operations. * Able to work under pressure in a calm and mature manner. * Ability to multi:task and constantly reappraise timescales and priorities. * Self:motivated, ability to show initiative and develop creative solutions. Response Personnel, an independently owned company and experts in recruitment since 1997. Specialists in Permanent, Temporary and Contract recruitment within a number of niche divisions and industries, including: Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors. For information on other roles, we have available please call for further deta