Product Category Head - (Procurement)
Product Category Head (Procurement)Company: ConfidentialRole
Managing and motivating the team to deliver the day-to-day activities of the Procurement departmentApproving & devising strategies for daily negotiations with colleagues in China officeMaintaining & Improving the Established Relationship with the China OfficeAssisting with building, maintaining & implementing record of data, new processes and systemsEnsuring all company processes and procedures are adhered to including an effective email filing systemSupport the Buying Manager with the Review of suppliers’ reliability & quality performance in alliance with colleagues in China officeEnsuring Purchase Orders are sent out in a timely and accurate mannerOverseeing the checking of samples and swatches to ensure they ship products to meet their quality standards and customer expectationsClosely monitoring team communications with all other departments and supporting as requiredDeputising for the Buying Manager or Assistant Manager; stand-in in their absenceTo attend China trade fair as required
Person Specification
Proven successful track record within a buying-procurement/product environmentHighly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detailThrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys new challengesGood negotiation, influencing and analytical skillsHigh level mathematics/numeracy skills (including GCSE maths A or B or equivalent)Possess excellent PC skills - proficiency in Excel and Outlook are essentialCIPS qualified or part qualified desirable
Office based (Hertford)Monday – Friday, 9am till 6pm (1 hour lunch)Salary - £Competitive, plus benefits:
Company pensionEmployee discountFree parking
Experience:
Category Management: 3 years (preferred)
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