Purchasing Lead

Job Description
Our Client is a large organisation with a specific division specialising in the provision of DIY and home improvement products from their large retail store in Central Malta. A Purchasing Lead is now required to mentor and lead the buying team which is responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality products at excellent pricing levels.

Managing and developing the purchasing team, the responsibilities associated with this role are as follows:

• Allocating project work to team members
• Managing the purchasing team which will include appraisals, recruitment, training, etc
• Category management
• Monitoring and understanding consumer trends in order to plan strategy in line with market requirements
• Sourcing products from local and international suppliers
• Reviewing and developing processes and procedures within the department
• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Issuing tenders and undertaking evaluation process
• Negotiating prices, delivery, and payment conditions with suppliers
• Developing rebate plans
• Developing and supporting promotional activity with the marketing department
• Improving contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Reviewing stock levels and ordering products accordingly
• Ensuring sourced items have the requested quality and certifications as per group policy
• Preparing reports and presenting them to the senior management team.

Applicants will:

• Have previous experience as a Head of Purchasing or Purchasing Lead preferably within a DIY / Home Improvement retail environment
• Be educated to MQF Level 4 (or higher) within a relevant subject such as Procurement, Business Admin, Sales & Marketing Management, etc
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the retail industry with knowledge of products and services available in this particular market
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.

*If you are a commercially aware purchasing professional with the ability to create long-lasting relationships, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

*Our client offers a generous salary and will consider relocating to Malta.

Ably Resources Limited: 
At Ably Resources we provide the best available talent within various sectors on Malta.  Whether it's the placement of one individual or the mobilisation of a whole project team, we can guarantee you a professional and highly skilled response to your requirements. Our aim is to deliver the best possible solutions, so we will make sure we fully understand the nature of your work-scope, the key issues and the complexities. We will then strive to meet your needs as quickly, and as cost-effectively, as possible. We can provide staff at all levels, from skilled trades to any office support staff, middle and senior management and director level across many disciplines. We're based in Glasgow, with a satellite office in Malta but we have absolutely no geographical restrictions. Nor do we have any restrictions on our client-base, which currently ranges from small independent firms to global multi-nationals. We deliver complete recruitment solutions from advertising, sourcing, shortlisting, selection and full candidate back-up. In addition, we offer security and medical screening, credential verification and referencing. Through innovative web-based attraction and recruitment solutions combined with our extensive database and contact pool, we are confident in delivering a quality choice. Ably Resources ambitious aims are to deliver recruitment services to its clients wherever and whenever their requirement arise.