Job Description

Junior Technical Buyer

React Industrial Solutions Ltd

Bicester OX26 2FL

Competitive Package

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About us

We are a prominent UK provider of engineering components and services, serving diverse industry sectors. Annually, we deliver products worth over 20 million to our esteemed blue-chip clientele. Our specialisation lies in offering a comprehensive one-stop solution for maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, and general business needs. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, being REACTive is crucial.

Bicester.

Job summary

We are looking for a keen and energetic person to join our ambitious and growing team to provide support to our purchasing team. Reporting to the Technical Buyer the ideal candidate would have some experience in dealing with suppliers on the phone and assisting them with their queries, but do not worry if you do not have the experience, as a 'can do' personality, commitment, conscientiousness, and a willingness to learn are more important. For the right candidate we are willing to offer 'on the job' full support and training to teach them the key aspects of the role within the business. This exciting role would suit a candidate that is looking to start or progress in an office career. You would be working alongside a friendly purchasing team in our brand new cutting edge facility.

The position will be based in our Bicester office, Oxfordshire. The hours are 8am-17:00pm or 8:30am-17:30pm with unpaid one hour lunch. There is also a requirement to occasionally work after hours in response to queries or delivery matters.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery times and stock availability Work with suppliers and internal goods in team to resolve late or inaccurate deliveries Update CRM (Customer Relationships Management) system with scheduled delivery dates Negotiate prices with suppliers for pricing, discounts, minimum order quantities Working closely with internal customer contact team to manage customer order delivery dates Request for credit accounts to be opened with new suppliers Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely order fulfilment Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery Assist in maintaining optimal inventory levels Admin of import documents /sending to clearing agents

The Successful Applicant

You will need to be organized and capable of maintaining CRM systems and good general administrative skills You must be outgoing and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal You must be able to present information to clients in a concise manner and have a good negotiation technique You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to support other team members as and when required At ease with working in a multicultural environment and ability to interact effectively with individuals of all levels in the organization. Professional presence and integrity Computer literate Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and adapt accordingly Good attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlines

Comfortable working independently or with the team Enthusiastic and focused on getting the job done Takes pride in work Excellent organisational and planning skills Confident on the phone Strong ability to analyse data and good maths skills Strong work ethic

Further information

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Suitable applicants for this role will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 4 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person