Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end purchasing and supply chain activity across international operations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global suppliers, negotiating pricing, contracts, payment terms and service levels.
• Identify alternative sources of supply, mitigate supply risk and improve total landed cost.
• Manage sea, air, road and courier freight, working closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics providers.
• Own import and export documentation, Incoterms, commodity codes, country of origin data and international trade compliance.
• Develop purchasing and replenishment plans around demand, lead times and inventory requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness through clear KPIs and structured supplier reviews.
• Use ERP or MRP data and advanced Excel analysis to improve purchasing visibility, stock accuracy and working capital.
• Work with technical, sales, customer service and warehouse colleagues to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Introduce robust processes, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and logistics.

Skills and Experience

• Proven purchasing, procurement, supply chain or logistics management experience within an international manufacturing, engineering or industrial business.
• Thorough understanding of international import and export operations, customs procedures, Incoterms and trade compliance.
• Strong commercial capability, including supplier negotiation, total landed cost analysis and cost saving delivery.
• Experience managing international freight movements across sea, air, road and courier services.
• Confident use of ERP or MRP systems, supply chain KPIs and advanced Excel analysis.
• Technically minded, with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and product requirements.
• Highly organised, proactive and practical, with a hands on approach when required.

Why Apply?

• A pivotal role in a financially secure and growing international business.
• Genuine ownership to build a more robust purchasing and logistics function.
• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and a clear ability to influence business performance.
• International exposure, with potential travel as the business continues to grow.
• Collaborative, hands on working environment with long term progression potential.
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