Purchasing/Stock Manager

Grangemouth, Stirlingshire
Bodhi Resourcing

• Purchasing / Stock Manager
• Perm
• £30-35k

The role

The Logistics Managers main purpose is to ensure engineers have the correct parts and equipment in time to complete their designated work, to ensure we maximise productivity, efficiency, and customer service.

This includes management of central stores, considering cost efficiencies in all decisions and streamlining processes to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time.

Duties

• Ensures supply orders are processed and completed efficiently.
• Tracks how inventory is used and adjusts purchasing habits in accordance with apparent trends.
• Forecasts demand of parts by being aware of business performance, scheduled work and future plans.
• Works efficiently, productively, and cost-efficiently to compare and negotiate the best possible prices on supplies.
• Liaises with suppliers to ensure produces get to the right place at the right time even when deadlines are challenging.
• Co-ordinates and monitors the service provided to us from suppliers.
• Ensures Payments and invoices are processed within agreed timescales.
• Defines, implements and monitors the Company Logistics policy.
• Fosters a positive team spirit, motivating stores person/others to deliver high standards of work and celebrates success.
• Builds and maintains strong, professional relationships with suppliers and internal personnel form other departments.
• Communicates and gains approval for purchasing contracts, new vendors or on new products with Finance Manager.
• Completes company stocktake bi-annually.
• Upholds health and safety requirements, always working in a safe manner, with the correct PPE, uniform and equipment required for the assigned work.
• Liaises with QHSE Manager for quality audit purposes, calibration of equipment and Field audits, and checking understanding of monthly health and safety Toolbox Talks.

Core Competencies

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential, with stock management and Purchasing experience.
• Good communicator, approachable with a positive attitude
• Customer service focussed.
• Organisation skills, such as time management and prioritising.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Applies a problem-solving approach taking accountability for own actions.
• Good IT skills.