Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Our client, a leading wholesale business is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Purchasing and Inventory Analyst to join their purchasing team. This role is integral to supporting procurement by delivering actionable insights and ensuring data-driven decision-making within a fast-paced and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and evaluate supplier performance, including purchase volumes, delivery timelines, and cost trends.
• Provide actionable insights to enhance supplier negotiations and streamline procurement processes.
• Monitor market price fluctuations and recommend strategies for bulk purchasing or cost optimisation.
• Analyse slow-moving stock and propose liquidation or utilisation strategies.
• Generate reports on aged stock and recommend promotional or discount approaches.
• Analyse historical sales data to forecast demand and guide purchasing decisions.
• Assess margins by comparing purchasing costs with selling prices and highlight opportunities to improve margins.
• Assist in warehouse selection for supplier orders based on efficiency and demand.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in procurement analysis or supply chain analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills for creating dashboards and dynamic analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAGE for procurement and inventory analysis.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable results through data-driven recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on actionable insights.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with the purchasing team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious wholesale company
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are passionate about procurement and supply chain analysis and are looking to play a pivotal role within a dynamic and growing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated purchasing team.