Job Title: Procurement and Order Management Specialist
Location: Salford, Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, full private healthcare after probation, and hybrid working considered after probation.
**About the Role:
Are you ready for the next step in your procurement career? This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Procurement and Order Management Specialist who is ready to step up into a role with full autonomy. If you have a solid background in purchasing, procurement, vendor management, and sourcing, and are looking to take on more responsibility, this role is for you.
You will be responsible for managing the entire procurement process, from sourcing and purchasing to vendor relations and order management. You'll ensure the best prices and quality from suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role also involves product evaluation, SKU management, and providing technical support to internal teams.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Sourcing: Source, verify, and order both stock and non-stock items, negotiate pricing, and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Product & Inventory Management: Ensure products meet pricing and quality standards, monitor stock levels, and manage upgrade sheets to keep inventory aligned with business needs.
- Order & SKU Processing: Process sales and purchase orders accurately, maintain SKU lists with up-to-date descriptions and pricing, and ensure efficient flow of information.
- Technical Support & Advisory: Provide product pricing and technical advice to internal teams, manage returns, and communicate effectively with various departments.
- Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, staying up-to-date with market trends and supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Additional Responsibilities: Assist with staff purchases, account inquiries, and stock takes as needed.
**Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with a focus on achieving the best outcomes in procurement activities.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed projections to support procurement decisions.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
- Technical knowledge of computer components is highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems like OCRM or similar platforms, with experience in product creation and price updates.
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and source effectively.
This description highlights the step-up nature of the role, focusing on the autonomy and opportunities available for candidates with a strong foundation in procurement looking to advance their careers.
You will be responsible for managing the entire procurement process, from sourcing and purchasing to vendor relations and order management. You'll ensure the best prices and quality from suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role also involves product evaluation, SKU management, and providing technical support to internal teams.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Sourcing: Source, verify, and order both stock and non-stock items, negotiate pricing, and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Product & Inventory Management: Ensure products meet pricing and quality standards, monitor stock levels, and manage upgrade sheets to keep inventory aligned with business needs.
- Order & SKU Processing: Process sales and purchase orders accurately, maintain SKU lists with up-to-date descriptions and pricing, and ensure efficient flow of information.
- Technical Support & Advisory: Provide product pricing and technical advice to internal teams, manage returns, and communicate effectively with various departments.
- Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, staying up-to-date with market trends and supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Additional Responsibilities: Assist with staff purchases, account inquiries, and stock takes as needed.
**Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with a focus on achieving the best outcomes in procurement activities.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed projections to support procurement decisions.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
- Technical knowledge of computer components is highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems like OCRM or similar platforms, with experience in product creation and price updates.
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and source effectively.
**Ideal Candidate:
This role is designed for someone looking to take their career to the next level-not for someone already operating at a managerial level. If you have the core skills in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, and sourcing, and you're ready to step up into a more autonomous role, we'd love to hear from you.
Take charge of your career progression and join a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will make a real impact!
This description highlights the step-up nature of the role, focusing on the autonomy and opportunities available for candidates with a strong foundation in procurement looking to advance their careers.
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