Purchasing Account Manager in Carnforth

Overview

Purchasing Account Manager – Castle Industrial Supplies, Carnforth (Office based). The company is experiencing rapid growth and needs to add to the purchasing team to facilitate the next stage of its expansion plans.

• Salary negotiable (depending on experience) plus generous Monthly Company Bonus Scheme, following successful completion of probationary period.
• Holidays: 20 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Option to join holiday buy back scheme for up to 5 days.
• Working hours: 7.30am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri.
• Company Pension Scheme
• On Site Parking

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs, running and compiling daily stock reports.
• Coordinate and effectively manage enquiries and quotations with suppliers, negotiate prices and progress with recommendations and proposals.
• Processing of orders and communications with suppliers regarding product and quantity requirements.
• Schedule orders in a timely manner that will meet production to ensure continuity of required stock levels.
• Direct and monitor the timely management of special and direct delivery purchase orders, ensuring all orders are processed and reported back to sales team and customers as required.
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders. Communicate any changes or updates to PO\’s and inventory to the sales team.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products are collected or are delivered in good condition and a timely manner.
• Assist with tracking and customs clearance procedures for overseas supplier orders.
• Follow procedures and policies in analysing situations or data to determine appropriate action.
• Booking in deliveries and goods.
• Notifying relevant channels of any discrepancies with supplier goods.
• Maintenance of the supplier information document.
• Reviewing supplier prices on a regular basis.
• Assist Operations Manager and Purchasing Supervisor in other duties as required.

What you will need

• Previous experience within a purchasing role.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Strong and effective communication including verbal and nonverbal.
• Exceptional organisation skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage workloads and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Flexibility to manage and adapt to change.
• Positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Problem-solving skills to find solutions and make decisions.
• Excellent IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office