Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Order Control Manager)
Gross Salary: £40-50K/year (Negotiable)
Location: Woking, Surrey, UK (Office-based)
Company: Manufacturing Company
Working hours: 08.00~16.00 Monday to Friday
■Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Order Control Manager (Supply Chain Manager) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement, logistics, and team management experience, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and cost optimization.
■Main responsibilities - 70% of the responsibilities involve Purchacing.*
• Demand Forecasting Expertise: Ability to accurately forecast demand for each product by analyzing past performance and applying logical reasoning.
• Supplier Communication & Management: Strong skills in communicating demand forecasts to suppliers and ensuring they align with production capabilities.
• Logistics & Lead Time Management: Proficient in calculating logistics lead times, managing incoming quantities, and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Importation Management: Manage importation efficiently and cost-effectively, working with logistics vendors and handling all related processes.
• Vendor and Inventory Management: Knowledge of vendor management, supply chain inventory management systems, and ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Customer Order Management: Ability to handle issues that arise during the supply process for customer purchase orders and negotiate or adjust as necessary.
• Leadership & Hands-On Experience: Experience in managing a team while also being actively involved in day-to-day supply chain operations. Hands-on operational experience is a must.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using tools such as Microsoft Excel for supply chain management and data analysis.
• Procurement Practices Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.
• Problem-Solving & Negotiation: Capable of negotiating with suppliers to resolve production issues and finding effective solutions.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Ability to work closely with internal departments such as Logistics, Finance, and others to ensure smooth operations and coordination.
• Sales Administration Knowledge: Knowledge of customer order management (sales administration) to resolve any issues related to purchase orders.
• Logistics & Customs Expertise: Strong understanding of local and international logistics, including customs clearance, and Incoterms.
■Requirements
• 5+ years of experience as a purchasing or order management manager
• 2+ years of team management experience
• Valid visa in the UK with an expiry date of more than 2 years
• Able to commute to the office in Woking everyday
• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices
• Strong skills in planning, cost optimization, and negotiation techniques
• Knowledge of vendor management and supply chain inventory management systems
• Computer literacy, use of Microsoft Office. Excel, Word, Power-point
• Fluent in English is required
• Proficiency in Vietnamese or Japanese is a plus, not mandatory
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