Buyer – New Alresford (SO24)
A growing SME with a passion for interior design and sustainable environmental products are growing their team and looking for an experienced Buyer. This company offers a relaxed working environment, plenty of chances to progress and the opportunity to be involved in amazing projects with well known brands.
Requirements
- You must be a great communicator, energetic and have an eagerness to learn.
- Be able to negotiate and effectively build strong relationships with suppliers is a must.
- Have an analytical mind and understand purchasing, supply chain and ERP systems.
- Confident, able and willing to suggest, investigate and introduce improvements and new processes. Enjoy analysing and solving complex problems and have careful attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control
- Gain a thorough knowledge of our products, Bills of Materials and components
- Learn and fully understand our ERP system and work with Operations and Design in setting up new products, BoM's, inventory and supplier pricing
- Liaise with supply chain and build good working relationships to ensure that we obtain best pricing and service
- At regular intervals, price-check suppliers and where necessary source new suppliers
- Before placing an order, carefully checks purchase orders for accuracy, completeness and clarity.
- Verify that product information, shipping information, cost and delivery dates are all correct before obtaining authorization to place an order.
- Place purchase orders, proactively chase and manage suppliers and provide weekly updates to relevant departments to ensure goods arrive on time
- Work with logistics partners for import and export of goods
- Work with finance team in verifying accuracy of purchase invoices
- Schedule Purchases and Arrivals
- Work with vendors to schedule shipping and delivery times.
- Receive any orders and verify that the correct items and amounts have been delivered.
- Work with the warehouse team to ensure proper storage and coding materials and components and be integral part of monthly physical and digital stock taking.
Maintain Stock
- Verify current stock levels and keep records to prevent inventory gaps.
- Provide regular stock reports to relevant departments and set MoQ levels
- Note when stock is low, and it is time to order new products.
- Ensure supplier pricing information is accurate and updated on Inventory Management Software
Benefits
- A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits, depending on relevant experience and current package.
- Healthcare
- A positive and supportive company culture that values employee development
- The chance to work in a senior role and progress to an executive role soon
- The opportunity to lead and influence a skilled team within a reputable company
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance