At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchasing and inventory for key suppliers while ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic distribution company with a focus on effective supplier relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and immediate start.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing temporary work with potential for growth.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in purchasing and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and excellent negotiation abilities.
Location: Loughborough
Salary: Up to 29,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week
Duration: Temporary ongoing with an immediate start
The Opportunity: Our client is seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience of purchasing/inventory management in a distribution environment. This is a temporary position within the Buying department to start immediately. Experience within a distribution organisation would be advantageous.
Role Profile:
- Establish and build effective relationships with key suppliers within the business.
- Effectively manage all purchasing and associated operational aspects of inventory management.
- Manage purchase orders for a portfolio of suppliers within planning.
- Track shipments of purchase orders and manage the data through each stage.
- Review delivery times to avoid unnecessary shortages.
- Maintain a high level of internal customer service and manage the processing of delivery issues from suppliers.
Person Profile:
- Experience of purchasing/inventory management.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel for analytical purposes.
- Inventory management systems experience.
- Ability to understand complex inventory methods and large amounts of data for analysing.
- Must possess excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical skills required in this buying role.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- A logical approach to problem solving.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
Buyer in Loughborough employer: JR Personnel
Join a well-established local business in Loughborough that prides itself on its proactive and professional work culture. As a Property Manager, you'll benefit from a supportive team environment that fosters long-term employee retention and offers opportunities for personal growth. With a focus on client satisfaction and strong team collaboration, this role provides a rewarding career path in the property management sector.
