Procurement Executive
JOB TITLE: Procurement Executive REPORTS TO: Procurement Account Manager
DATE CREATED: Oct 2024 LOCATION: Studley
POSITION SUMMARY
This role within CVP is to help strengthen all teams and improve the customer experience. The Procurement Executive will primarily focus on ensuring CVP obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. This position is supplier-facing, ensuring all purchase orders are updated and accurate while building stronger relationships with suppliers.
This is a full-time role ideally suited to a friendly, courteous, positive, driven, and organized individual.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs, and negotiating costs
2. Raising and placing purchase orders for customer back orders and stock
3. Obtaining stock lead times and inputting this information into an in-house system
4. Getting regular updates from suppliers regarding incoming deliveries and any possible delays
5. Following up with suppliers and colleagues regarding any order amendments needed
6. Tracking orders and ensuring timely deliveries
7. Reporting any purchase invoice discrepancies to relevant departments
8. Assisting the warehouse with any shipment queries/discrepancies
9. Booking collections with CVP vans, courier companies, and freight forwarders
10. Liaising with suppliers to develop and maintain relationships
11. Managing supplier information database on the CRM system
Skills Required
1. A solid understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Excel
2. Knowledge of working with a CRM system
3. Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, or similar role
4. Good understanding of supply chain procedures
5. Strong organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize and work across multiple projects
6. The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
7. An eye for detail and the ability to work accurately
8. Responsiveness
9. Highly motivated self-starter with an enquiring mind
About CVP
CVP is one of the leading independent resellers of production equipment for the Media and Entertainment sectors in Europe. With over 37 years of expertise, CVP services some of the biggest names in this vibrant industry, including the BBC, ITV, and Netflix, as well as many independent film and TV producers.
We are more than just a reseller; we are a trusted business partner. Our passion for what we do is reflected in every aspect of our business, from our meticulous engineers to our highly skilled technical team.
Salary/Remuneration
£24,000 per annum
Company Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Life Assurance Cover
* Free car parking (at selected locations)
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Retail discounts and subsidies
* Employee assistance program
* Death in Service benefit
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Purchasing Agents & Buyers: 1 year (preferred)
* CRM software: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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