Junior Buyer

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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