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Form of workProduct Category Head (Procurement)
Company: Confidential
Role
- Managing and motivating the team to deliver the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department
- Approving & devising strategies for daily negotiations with colleagues in China office
- Maintaining & Improving the Established Relationship with the China Office
- Assisting with building, maintaining & implementing record of data, new processes and systems
- Ensuring all company processes and procedures are adhered to including an effective email filing system
- Support the Buying Manager with the Review of suppliers’ reliability & quality performance in alliance with colleagues in China office
- Ensuring Purchase Orders are sent out in a timely and accurate manner
- Overseeing the checking of samples and swatches to ensure they ship products to meet their quality standards and customer expectations
- Closely monitoring team communications with all other departments and supporting as required
- Deputising for the Buying Manager or Assistant Manager; stand-in in their absence
- To attend China trade fair as required
Person Specification
- Proven successful track record within a buying-procurement/product environment
- Highly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail
- Thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys new challenges
- Good negotiation, influencing and analytical skills
- High level mathematics/numeracy skills (including GCSE maths A or B or equivalent)
- Possess excellent PC skills - proficiency in Excel and Outlook are essential
- CIPS qualified or part qualified desirable
Office based (Hertford)
Monday – Friday, 9am till 6pm (1 hour lunch)
Salary - £Competitive, plus benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Experience:
- Category Management: 3 years (preferred)
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