Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd posted a job you might be interested in March 30, 2014 at 05:13PM

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd



Procurement Manager

Romford, United Kingdom, GB - Import and Export

A new opportunity to join the leadership team of this successful, multi-national business. As Parallel Import Procurement Manager you will be required to maximise profit by sourcing Parallel Import Products and negotiating best prices from overseas suppliers.



Key Responsibilities include:

· Forecast likely levels of demand for products to meet the business needs, keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency and to minimise 'Out of Stock'

· Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value

· Identify potential suppliers, including visiting existing suppliers overseas to maintain good relationships and to generate new business

· Negotiating and agreeing contracts in line with the Company's Policy and Procedures

· Liaise with Production and Sales Department in order to forecast price trends and the impact on future activities

· Manage all imports using approved forwarders complying to EU Regulations

· Report monthly market changes to Senior Management Team via reports

· Review and assess products offers ensuring that licence checks have been completed



Skills & Knowledge required:

· Previous Parallel Import experience essential

· Good working knowledge of EU Regulations and industry guidelines

· Previous experience creating of draft, reviewing and implementing technical agreements would be beneficial

· Proven experience analysing and producing meaningful reports and data

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible approach to work with the ability to perform under pressure

· Fluency in either French, Spanish or Italian (written and oral) would be advantageous

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

£38000.00 - £45000.00 per annum



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