Careers

We currently have a vacancy for an individual to lead our purchasing and logistics/supply chain function. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management of the purchasing and logistics function within the Company. The team comprises 2 members of staff, one of whom is part time.

Responsibilities will including:

Competitive purchasing of quality approved product

Availability of stock and adherence to supply schedules agreed with customers

Proactive cost reductions of purchase products

Calculation and adherence to optimum stock levels

Supplier performance monitoring

Schedule setting and adherence in conjunction with sales, warehousing functions and customers

Availability for limited and short spell overseas travel to visit suppliers.

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role dealing in a multi product environment sourced from a large number of suppliers worldwide.

Good analytical skills are essential as is practical experience of computerised stock control systems (preferably SAGE).

Sound and proven communication and managerial/supervisory skills are essential.

Joint initiatives to reduce costs and improve performance involving various functions within the Company and also customers and suppliers will be undertaken. Therefore the ability to contribute to a multidisciplinary team will be essential.

We have a very demanding customer base involved in manufacturing who require adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards of goods and associated services supplied.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, life insurance and flexible working practices.

Please email your CV to jobs@rp-sales.com