Your new company

Hays are partnering with a leading Wholesale Building Materials company, to recruit for a Purchasing Manager t to join their team.

Your new role

You w ill lead and execute purchasing strategies, track key metrics to enhance efficiency, negotiate optimal deals, collaborate with stakeholders for clear documentation, forecast market trends, conduct cost analysis and benchmarking, manage risks, partner with reliable vendors, schedule deliveries, and monitor demand levels.

What you'll need to succeed

Recent experience in a similar role (within the last 3 years)

Proficiency in sourcing and vendor management

Proven negotiation and networking skills

Experience with vendor management software

Competent data gathering and analysis abilities

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Third-level qualification in a relevant field

Background in the hardware sector

Understanding of import duty regulations

Experience in people management

What you'll get in return

Pension

Smart Phone and laptop

Employee Referral Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Further career development & advancement opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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