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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