Job Description

VJ Technology are recruiting for an Inventory Support position to join our busy Purchasing team.

This is a full time, permanent role. 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. 830am-530pm

Your purpose

Working closely with the Purchasing team, you will be instrumental in coordinating the purchase of all products on behalf of the organisation and ensure the efficient acquisition of goods at fair prices. You will maintain strong relationships and excellent communication with suppliers and internal contacts, whilst tracking orders and maintaining purchase and stock records.

Your day-to-day role

Working in a fast-paced energetic team who strive for personal and professional excellence

Developing strategies to find the most cost-effective deals and suppliers

Place orders with suppliers for stock orders

Make sure direct delivery to sites are fulfilled and the information given to suppliers is as accurate as possible

To liaise and communicate closely with the Sales department for any enquiry hand over

Conduct regular price comparisons to ensure the company is always getting the best price for each product

Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors

Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.

Review daily stock reports and orders to maintain min-max levels

Liaise with Warehouse and make sure stock is delivered

Review & monitor stock reports and adjust/re-order when needed

Manage the transfer of stock to other company warehouses.

Risk of run out and Outlier checks

Skills you have

Prior experience of working within a fast-paced construction or related industry procurement department

Knowledge of the Company, Market & Competitors (Desirable)

The ability to liaise effectively and build relationship with suppliers

Proficient in using IT packages (including Microsoft word and Excel, PowerPoint)

Good knowledge within purchasing

A proactive and flexible approach to plan and meet demanding deadlines

In this role, you have the following competencies and capabilities

Health & Safety Awareness

- you possess strong knowledge, skills and awareness of health & safety to operate competently and safely in your role and are fully aware of your own health & safety responsibilities,

Teamwork and Professionalism

- you have the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and you are confident to lead, manage and co-ordinate team working and can motivate and lead by example. You are results driven and always maintain strong ethics and professionalism,

Communication

- you proactively consider the impact of communication methods used and you articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills. You have excellent listening skills to gain understanding and apply these as appropriate when communicating with customers and/or internal stakeholders,

Planning and Time Management

- you are organised and plan, setting priorities and goals, whilst working in a systematic and organised way. You follow directions and procedures. Your focus is on customer satisfaction, both internal and external, and you deliver a quality service or product to agreed standards,

Flexibility and Reliability

- you can always be relied upon to take action and complete work. You demonstrate flexibility and go above and beyond what is required and demonstrate a willingness to help stakeholders,

Customer Focus

- you exhibit exceptional levels of internal or external customer service, and you can identify and react to customer needs with speed and effectiveness,

Work Execution

- you can execute on high levels of work output effectively and with accuracy when required to meet the customer and business needs,

Business conduct

- you have an exceptional attendance record with few unplanned absences, and you are always punctual with an excellent time-keeping record,

Business Systems and Processes

- you possess a strong ability and desire to gain knowledge and understanding of business processes and procedures

Product Knowledge

- you have exceptional knowledge of products and their application and are able to speak confidently to suppliers and customers, providing technical details. You demonstrate the ability to share knowledge with others,

Pricing

- you demonstrate a full understanding of pricing structures and impact on margin and you can coach and direct others.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,742.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person