At a Glance
- Tasks: Source materials, negotiate prices, and build supplier relationships.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative sourcing and purchasing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, office-based work, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career progression in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in sourcing and make a real impact on purchasing strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying or purchasing and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for a Buying Administrator or Purchasing Administrator looking to progress into a more commercially focused sourcing and purchasing position. You will be responsible for sourcing materials and ancillary purchases, developing supplier relationships, negotiating competitive prices and terms, and identifying opportunities to improve the company’s overall purchasing performance.
Salary: Around 30,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Office-based, 4 days per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to meet business requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Identify, research and approach new suppliers and alternative sources of materials.
- Obtain and compare quotations to ensure the business achieves the best possible pricing and commercial terms.
- Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, payment terms, delivery and other commercial conditions.
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with existing and prospective suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery and cost.
- Investigate and resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery, pricing or service.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
- Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
Sourcing Executive/Purchasing Administrator in Surrey employer: Layka Recruitment
Layka Recruitment is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture in Egham. With a focus on professional development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and encourages team members to enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Employees enjoy a dynamic work environment where their contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career.
