A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a well-established wholesale organisation based in Rotherham with a salary up to£45,000. The Purchasing Manager will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities over the next couple years. Candidates who have previous experience within purchasing or procurement and ideally from a retail environment will be a great fit for this role. Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include: Preparing&reviewing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy. Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely replenishment of stock. Managing end-to-end supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and distribution. Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing. Working closely with other departments to align purchasing activities with company goals. Analysing market trends and adjust purchasing accordingly. Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to meet company objectives, minimising excess stock and optimising stock levels.Person Specifications of the Purchasing Manager include: 5+ years' experience in a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position. Experience using Sage 50 or similar software. Experience of working with overseas markets&multi-site stock locations is preferred. Competent in developing a purchasing strategy. Excellent communication and negotiating skills.Salary Up to£45k This role requires 100% on site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role with purchasing or procurement as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Lead, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, or a Sourcing Manager.