EXPERIENCED BUYER/PROCUREMENT - £35,000 TO £40,000 (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) PERMANENT - MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 8AM TO 5PM - BASED WATTON AREA
Our clients is a family-owned business, situated in the heart of Norfolk.
A top 5 nationwide leader in their industry, with their own world class fleet. Delivering over 15,000 different branded and own-branded lines of products all over the UK, including exclusive distribution for some leading overseas brands.
About you
A forward thinking and experienced procurement specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You specialise in always negotiating best price, whilst building great supplier relations. A natural leader where passion, drive and ambition come naturally.
The role
Due to continued growth within our industry, they are looking to recruit a new member of staff to join their procurement department.
Based at our Norfolk depot, you will be reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, and working closely with the senior management team, as well as communicating with all other department supervisors as and when required.
Your main responsibility will be as follows:
1. Managing the procurement of set allocated supplier stock.
2. Signing off price changes, and finalising pricing for key accounts.
3. Managing a portfolio of product effectively, therefore reducing the risk of overstock and clearance items.
4. Negotiating joint business plans with customers and suppliers, analysing variances, and initiating corrective actions to ensure joint targets are achieved.
5. Reduce unnecessary stock expenses by analysing data, to then feedback to senior management outline possible corrective actions.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Minimum 5 years product and buying experience.
- Previous experience in feeding back on commercial objectives and KPIs to senior peers.
- Strong category management, product selection and range building experience with demonstrable, significant results.
- Comprehensive retail, warehouse or distribution knowledge.
- Able to work under pressure, competitive and results driven.
- Prior independent negotiation experience and has historically negotiated supplier contracts, in excess of £250k.
- Medium/high excel skill.
- Strong and professional in all communication channels.
What you’ll get in return
The opportunity to work for the one of the fastest growing wholesale businesses within our industry, in the UK, alongside an experienced and talented team dedicated to serving 1000’s of passionate customers.
· Competitive salary
· Staff discount
· Paid breaks
This is an exciting time to join our client as they start the next stage of growth and expansion. In this role you will play a key part in contributing to this area of the business.
If you feel you have the experience, skillset and determination for this huge opportunity to work for such a reputable, established and growing company then please either call Teresa or email your cv to me