Buyer
Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
London
Competitive & Benefits
T his role requires some flexibility during our busy season is key with regards to hours and days worked.
Dedicated to providing a 6-star quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties, we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
We are looking for a Buyer to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
Key Responsibilities
- Input of invoices into the purchase order system
- Oversee the delivery and payment of purchase orders and track delayed orders
- Directly address and respond to queries or complaints from the client ensuring their expectations and requirements are met
- Promote and maintain a good business relationship with suppliers and resolve conflicts concerning goods or services
- Ensure products are received in condition consistent with the original request
- Regularly review product costs
- Regularly do cost analysis between suppliers
- Analyse market price fluctuations and addressing their impact on the business
- Resolve conflicts concerning goods or services at the department or vendor level
- Liaise with the Purchasing Team and Purchasing Manager, ensuring an efficient informational workflow and accountability
- Contact suppliers to obtain information on price, suitability and delivery of goods
- Obtain competitive price quotes and promote this ethos to buyers
- Set a constant example in appearance and behaviour, ensure you are adhering to company policy
- To adhere to organisational policies and procedures
- To respect at all times the nature of the Companies business and adhere to a strict code of conduct and confidentiality
- To provide cover for colleagues in times of absence or high demand, such during annual leave or high season
- To carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by Management
Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of purchasing principals, procedures and terminology
- Proven procurement experience on broad spectrum of items
- Very good time management and organisational skills
- Health and Safety awareness, preferably gained through a recognised course
- High level of computer literacy using Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Google
- Sound numerical skills
- Working experience in a fast passed procurement role
- Strong bargaining, influential and negotiating skills
Personal Attributes
- Accountability for own work and actions
- Flexible approach to work as this role will require you to work some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the Business
- Experience in meeting and exceeding high standards and expectations
- Ability to show initiative and apply well developed problem solving skills
- Ability to apply reasoning in a logical manner
- Adaptable to manage change in a positive way
- Able to communicate effectively with staff (all levels of the organisation), clients, guests and external suppliers/contractors
- Forward planning - can plan own work load
- Protect client confidentiality at all times and act in a discreet and respectful manner
- Display professional telephone etiquette
- Strong client support focus
- Commercially aware and product orientated
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