Job Description

Working as a

Buyer

you will report to the Procurement Manager, responsible for buying materials, components and supplier management for projects running through the business.


Working within the procurement team you will raise purchase orders, set up and maintain stock records as well as being a key stakeholder within the project life cycle within the business.


A brief outline of the role responsibilities are below:

Processing purchase orders Negotiating prices Obtaining quotes from suppliers and feeding information back to the relevant departments Ensuring produtcts are deliverd on time Following up non-delivered supplier purchase orders and back orders Setting up and maintaining stock records as and when required Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers Setting up new supplier accounts Keeping the approved supplier list up to date Booking in deliveries when required Reconciliation of monthly credit card statement Assisting with any invoice queries Updating our central materials library Manage price change/information changes Assisting with the biannual stock take input Assisting with the maintenance of our central materials library Assisting with the implementation of a new stock system

Required Skills & Attributes

Good excel skills Highly organised Sage 200 experience Excellent negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Good organisation skills and the ability to multitask Experience working to tight deadlines and in an often pressured environment Works well in a fast-paced environment and ability to multitask Driven and determined Ability to prioritise workload Team player Enquiring mind (ask lots of questions and be aware of what is going on around you) Honest Reliable High level of quality control and attention to detail

Experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage

What we offer you:

Attractive salary Free onsite parking Non-corporate working environment 23 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) Additional paid "Unibox" bank holiday on the last working day of the year before Christmas Christmas shut down Regular social events Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cash health plan for everyday medical expenses (after passing probation) Training opportunities for personal and professional development * Introduction incentive program is offered for employees who successfully introduce a new starter (t&c's apply)