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Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

ETB Technologies • Dalbeattie, Scotland, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About ETB Technologies

Founded in 2001 ETB is a leading global supplier of high-quality refurbished IT equipment. Now celebrating our 25th year in business weve grown into a trusted partner for customers around the world supported by a dedicated team of around 70 people.

Our success is built on a strong work ethic consistent quality and a genuine commitment to our customers. The majority of our team is based at our modern head office in Dalbeattie South West Scotland with an additional office located on the outskirts of Glasgow.

This role based on-site in Dalbeattie the operating hours are typically 9.00-17.30

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Purchasing Manager to report to the Head of Purchasing and lead procurement across refurbished IT stock and sales order fulfilment operations within the purchasing function with direct responsibility for managing and developing a section of the team.

Following the promotion of the current Purchasing Manager to Head of Purchasing the function has been restructured into two areas creating this new Section Manager role. Reporting into the Head of Purchasing this position will lead one area of the function with responsibility for the timely sourcing purchasing and supply of refurbished IT equipment ensuring efficient processing and seamless customer fulfilment.

You will manage the end-to-end colleague lifecycle for your section of the purchasing team including resource planning day-to-day leadership performance management and reviews development and succession planning and fostering a positive accountable high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support organisational objectives
  • Source evaluate and select suppliers based on quality cost and reliability
  • Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid production stoppages or excess inventory.
  • Monitor lead times and shipping to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Negotiate contracts pricing and terms with vendors
  • Prepare and manage procurement budgets and cost reports.
  • Work closely with sales products planning and warehouse teams to align operations
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to operational flow
  • Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships
  • Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and relevant regulations
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value for money
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting
  • Manage shipping returns

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent negotiation and supplier management capability
  • Strong organisational and decision-making skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Key Attributes

  • Strong leadership and accountability
  • Commercial awareness
  • Proactive and results-driven
  • High level of integrity and professionalism

Benefits:

  • Salary dependent on experience
  • 31 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave.
  • Pension contributions

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity environment for all. If you require any adjustments throughout the application process please notify us and we will explore options to accommodate your needs.


Employment Type : Employee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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