Purchasing Manager

Company Description Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
Battery Dynamics provides technical advice and personal support for battery management and selection.
Their continuous improvement model ensures exceptional expert service and high-quality products at competitive prices.
Working across various sectors, they offer on-site support for bespoke solutions and maintain close relationships with manufacturers for successful delivery.
Job Description As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and communication of the delivery status for live purchase orders and scheduling of incoming goods based on existing or predicted customer demand.
Working with partners across Europe to deliver a competitive range of energy storage solutions.
Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements.
Update internal databases with order details (dates, suppliers, quantities, discounts) Monitor P/O's to ensure materials are delivered on time, at the agreed price and within specification.
Always ensure a competitive purchase, benchmarking and negotiating at every opportunity.
Help identify, deliver and track cost savings across both direct and indirect spend.
Ensure regular contact with the Operations team, including Scheduling and Customer Service to minimise any issues which may impact customer requirements.
Maintain regular contact with key suppliers, resolving any problems, making improvement and maintaining service levels and efficiencies.
Maintain updated records of invoices and purchase orders Ensuring the prompt return of any stock that is deemed unfit for use back to the Supplier Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organisation Seeking and proposing new products & suppliers as required, ensuring that the best commercial arrangements are achieved Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels, the quality standards of the operation and minimise the amount of money the operation spends The person Must have  a good knowledge of Excel ( Vlookup, filtering, Formatting, data management) Understanding of budget control and budget management.
Attention to detail Strategic Thinking:  Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities.
Cost Optimization:  Track record of consolidating stock and reducing freight costs.
Negotiation Skills:  Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers for favourable terms.
Competent and confident within a finance team and in dealing with the wider business Good at honest open communication skills Ability to multi-task Time management skills Organisation skills Good literacy, numeracy and a high degree of computer literacy are essential (particularly advanced Excel skills) Regularly review working practices and processes, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives throughout the Supply Chain function Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 a year plus bonus - Permanent, Full-time role