Job Title:
Junior Buyer
Salary:
Competitive (DOE)
Location:
Salary
Hours:
09:00am - 17:00pm (Monday to Friday)
Do you have experience working within a buying / procurement environment or are you looking for pursue a long term career within these areas? The Recruitment Co. are currently supporting one of our key clients in their search for a new member within their buying department and this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The Role:
- Manage product enquiries from internal and external customers regarding profit availability
- Using databases, national websites and accumulated data, research each product enquiry to identify which countries a product is available in, taking into consideration requested brands as well as viable alternatives
- Liaise with the buyers to obtain pricing and availability information on products from initial query
- Collate all responses and respond to query originator
- Manage and maintain databases and spreadsheets in relation to live and historic queries
- Own all enquiries from start to finish for designated customers
- Manage cost of goods and payment terms for all products/suppliers, ensuring best terms are obtained for the business
- Obtain quotes and required information, and research thoroughly all options for new product requests.
- Build new, and manage and nurture existing supplier relationships to ensure the best outcomes for the business
- Place Purchase Orders in accordance with agreed stock policies
- Manage outstanding supplier orders and shipments
- Analyse and review data in relation to availability, stock holding and supplier lead times for countries, and take action where required to resolve issues
- Regularly review cost prices, ensuring most profitable outcome is achieved for the business
- Source new products in conjunction with the Product Research process
- Resolve any order discrepancies in conjunction with the Finance or Quality teams
- Management of the quality, cost and delivery performance of allocated suppliers
The Person:
- High level of perseverance
- Thorough in approach with a high attention to detail
- High level of computer literacy, to include all main Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight schedules
- Strong organisational and administration skills
- Able and willing to take ownership and use initiative where required to see tasks through to the end
Please note that The Recruitment Co. are an equal opportunities employer
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