Purchasing Officer
About our Client
Our client, a well-known fast moving consumer goods supplier who sell to a number of channels including convenience stores, large chains & National retailers. You would be working within a fast pace environment whereby you would to have experience of dealing with chasing debts from large corporations /groups.
About the Role
Our client are looking to add to our Purchasing Team to negotiate, procure best price and value, and to introduce new product to the company's rapidly expanding
range of Vape products. Working with the department to reduce costs and ensure efficient running of the Purchasing department. We supply both to trade and retail sectors purchasing from UK and Far East suppliers. This is a busy and exciting role, with deadlines that need to be met to ensure continuous stock is available.
Every day is different, adaptability is key.
Key roles & Responsibilities
- Use of Bespoke Purchasing CRM.
- Analysing stock levels/inventory using CRM data, to ensure constant replenishment and maintain good stock levels.
- Generation of new SKUs, ensuring all necessary information is inputted.
- Working with suppliers to gain accurate ETAs.
- Checking all supplier invoices for pricing, correct products etc before requesting payment be made.
- Trade Analysis / Market Research.
- Working with suppliers to ensure our client are made fully aware of new and incoming products, and building relationships to ensure our client are always the first to launch.
- Goods In Monitoring working closely with the warehouse to ensure fulfilment is correct and liaise with suppliers to solve any issues.
Requirements
- Purchasing Experience Required.
- Negotiating skills Required.
- Vape Industry Experience Preferred but not essential
- Salary Dependent on Experience
Salary & Perks
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Location: Birmingham City Centre - Very close to New Street Station