Job Description

Porta Romana is an English company well known within the interior design industry for its exceptional, handcrafted lighting and furniture designs. The design and making of our collections is undertaken in-house at our HQ in Farnham, Surrey and through our strong partnerships with skilled artists and craftspeople in the UK and overseas. With the collective efforts of our London Sales team, a network of dedicated global sales representatives and through our dynamic marketing Porta Romana's designs reach the most prestigious residential, hospitality and yacht interiors projects worldwide.

Launching a minimum of two new collections a year as well as undertaking complex bespoke projects requires a skilled, creative and hardworking team, always working collaboratively to achieve our mission,

A team of excellence crafting beautiful objects to be loved for a lifetime and more.

Our friendly and efficient purchasing department are now looking for another Purchaser to join the team. This role ensures that all purchased items are on site and ready for the planned manufacturing schedule to ensure it is achieved on time and in full. The role is key to ensure that stock is available both physically and, on the system and that all information is accurately updated accordingly.

The ideal candidate will need to be able to adapt to any situation with a positive and structured approach. The customers' expectations must be at the forefront of all decision making ensuring we remain focused on delivering a service Porta Romana can be proud of. As we are based on the edge of the Surrey Hills in a beautiful rural location, please ensure you are able to commute to our location before applying.

What you'll do

Continually review product demand and raise purchase orders as necessary. Organise subcontract components to be sent to suppliers in relation to purchase orders. Ensure purchase orders are due on time for schedule adherence . Ensure the Operations and Sales Teams are aware of any lead time issues as soon as possible and are kept updated as to the situation, whilst also addressing those issues with the suppliers. Improve and maintain supplier quality standards and lead-times. Maintain supplier accounts, including negotiation of prices/lead times, transportation costs, system cost price lists updates and warehouse cost updates. Maintain the RTV system. Approve payment of supplier invoices with company service levels agreements. Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier documentation. Ensure the job status report is kept to a minimum on a weekly basis by resolving job issues. Respond to Operations email account, answering enquiries as a priority and resolving issues quickly. Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure a strong flow of information and planning as we develop new product ranges and work through the annual marketing cycle. Organise supplier collections where required. Liaise with the Stores department for stock checks.

What you'll need:

Advanced problem solving skills Excellent relationship building skill with suppliers Good excel skills Clear and confident communication skills - with both internal and external customers Creative appreciation - strong visualisation skills Excellent time management and keen attention to detail Ability to work independently IT and numerical skills Highly efficient organisation skills. Self-confident, with the ability to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines Knowledge of sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly material standards in furniture and lighting Environmental consciousness, providing input into how the Company can reduce waste and work with suppliers to reduce/improve packaging Financial acumen Analytical skills to review all processes and Products identifying cost, time, or efficiency savings Work with all departments to ensure best practice High attention to quality, ensuring there is a "Golden Sample" for each ceramic and glass lamp within the collection, maintain the Golden Sample Project initiative with the Product team to include additions to the initiative for any new collection pieces

What you'll get:

Real Living Wage Employer 28 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays) Access to Perkbox Benefits Platform - offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle 4% company pension contribution (after 3 months service) Weekly subsidised Yoga classes Annual Company Performance Bonus of up to 1,150 (pro-rata and paid tax free after one years service) Free fruit (restocked weekly), coffee, teas, hot chocolate in our fully stocked kitchens Car pooling incentive scheme Regular social and charity events - including monthly breakfast meetings, monthly and annual employee recognition awards, Summer BBQ and Christmas party. Free parking Staff Discount Cycle to work scheme
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Farnham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person