Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager required
Ref No ADV288
Lovania Nurseries Ltd is one of the leading Ornamental plant producers in the UK, supplying Garden Centres and major retailers on a national scale and we have an exciting new opportunity, not to be missed! We are currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team based in Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire. The individual will manage a small team that holds sole responsibility for the day to day purchasing of materials, goods, and supplies across the entire company.
The successful applicant will be extremely organised with excellent planning skills. They must have experience of purchasing ideally within the horticultural industry therefore have good product knowledge. They must have managerial experience and be able to give evidence of both this and teamwork skills. They must have excellent communication skills and show the ability to negotiate well. Finally, they must be extremely hard-working and able to work well at pace under pressure.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Building costings across the business and circulating to colleagues, (working from BEFs and tender documents, requesting supplier quotes, etc)
- Managing purchase orders and providing for suppliers
- Ordering materials
- Ordering business services, including fuel and oil
- Ordering rental equipment
- Liaising with colleagues over input weeks and surplus volumes
- Working to collate orders across the business and reduce costs
- Managing purchase spreadsheets and liaising effectively across the business
- Managing a goods-in check-in system and dealing with discrepancies efficiently
- Allocating stock to contracts and ensuring stock is clearly identifiable for various teams across the business
- Attending relevant internal meetings
- Authorising supplier invoices
- Managing supplier relations and negotiations
- Management and development of team
- Always promote and exemplify Lovania Nurseries Ltd core values
- Supporting Senior management
- Working to achieve overall business goals
Salary - £30,000 - £40,000 dependant on skill and experience
To apply, or if you have any questions please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@lovania.co.uk
Department Manager - Garden Leisure - T726
Department Manager - Garden Leisure required
A rare opportunity has arisen to join an award-winning Destination Garden Centre established as one of the leading businesses in the North West. They are currently seeking a Department Manager to oversee the efficient running of their Garden Leisure Department stocking a comprehensive range of stylish furniture to give a truly individual look.
Can you provide a high level of customer sales and service?
Do you have a good knowledge of Garden Leisure suppliers?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
Key points
- Sourcing of a wide range of Garden Leisure products
- Merchandising and displays in line with seasonal changes
- Analysing sales and taking appropriate action
- Leading and inspiring a team of staff
- Providing excellent customer sales and service
Must haves
- A proven track record in garden centre retailing
- An eye for detail presentation and displays
- A good knowledge of leading furniture suppliers
- An enthusiastic and positive approach to all tasks
If this Department Manager – Garden Leisure vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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