Purchasing & Inventory Manager

<p>Purpose</p><p>This role is responsible for supporting and managing strong, effective relationships with both new and existing suppliers to ensure optimal performance and collaboration. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate and up-to-date SKU creation, pricing, and commercial information, as well as ensuring compliance with internal systems and standards. The role also involves close collaboration with other buying and merchandising teams to streamline processes, enhance product availability, and contribute to a high-performing, efficient, and resilient supply chain. Experience in a purchasing capacity managing suppliers and inventory with regards to managing stock is essential.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Category, Supplier, and Product Management:</p><ul><li>Assisting business Category Managers with their agreed Strategic Planning including identifying market opportunities as well as understanding customer needs</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers</li><li>Maintain minimum stock amounts for key products</li><li>Creation and maintenance of product skus</li><li>Management of future price increases and upload onto the system as well as communication out to the business</li><li>Resolving invoice queries relating to price</li><li>Collection of relevant information related to product information management (PIM) which will be used both internally and externally for business needs</li></ul><p>Analysis, Reporting, and Record Keeping:</p><ul><li>Pulling together data to present analysis and proposing solutions or next steps</li><li>Monthly board report gathering</li><li>Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation related to purchasing activities and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures</li></ul><p>Stakeholder Relationships:</p><ul><li>Support branches with queries relating to product and supplier management thus providing a smooth process that leads to business success</li></ul><p>Qualifications: No formal qualification required, proven experience in an inventory manager role desirable</p><p>Experience: Proven and demonstrable experience in stock control, inventory, or purchasing required with technical experience in product information management and warehouse management systems.</p><p>Skills and Competencies: high standard of computer literacy needed, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to interpret data and present information. Strong written and verbal communication required.</p><p>Attitudes & Behaviours: Collaborative attitude needed. Process-oriented mindset desirable with strong problem-solving skills and the desire to use data to draw valid conclusions.</p><p>Working Characteristics: Strong self-organisation and time management, able to effectively prioritise to manage shifting needs and achieve deadlines.</p><p>The Benefits:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary with annual bonus scheme.</li><li>Bunzl \'Save as you Earn\' Sharesave scheme – buy Bunzl shares at a discounted price.</li><li>28 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays) & holiday purchase scheme.</li><li>Company sick pay scheme.</li><li>Company personal pension plan with free x3 free life assurance scheme.</li><li>Comprehensive training, career development and advancement opportunities.</li><li>Complete range of high street discounts, discounted gym memberships, etc.</li><li>One day\'s paid time off per annum to undertake voluntary work.</li></ul><p>Equal Opportunities:</p><p>We are an equal opportunity employer and Disability Confident Committed and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the application process, please let us know.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: From £35,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Employee stock purchase plan</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health & wellbeing programme</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Paid volunteer time</li><li>Sick pay</li><li>Transport links</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>