Purchasing Account Manager
Reed Business Support are seeking an enthusiastic Purchasing Account Manager to join our clients established team during a period of rapid growth. This role is crucial for facilitating the next stage of our clients expansion plans and requires a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and strong negotiation skills.
Day to day of the role:
* Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs, running and compiling daily stock reports.
* Coordinate and manage enquiries and quotations with suppliers, negotiate prices, and progress with recommendations and proposals.
* Process orders and communicate with suppliers regarding product and quantity requirements.
* Schedule orders to meet production needs and ensure continuity of required stock levels.
* Direct and monitor the management of special and direct delivery purchase orders, ensuring all orders are processed and reported back to the sales team and customers as required.
* Follow up with suppliers to confirm or change orders and communicate any updates to PO’s and inventory to the sales team.
* Track orders to ensure timely delivery and liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products are collected or delivered in good condition.
* Assist with tracking and customs clearance procedures for overseas orders.
* Adhere to procedures and policies when analysing situations or data to determine appropriate action.
* Book in deliveries and goods, notifying relevant channels of any discrepancies with supplier goods.
* Maintain the supplier information document and review supplier prices regularly.
* Assist the Operations Manager and Purchasing Supervisor with other duties as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Previous experience within a purchasing role.
* Good negotiating skills.
* Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal.
* Exceptional organisational 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.
Benefits:
* Generous Monthly Company Bonus Scheme after probation.
* 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with an option to join a holiday buy-back scheme for up to 5 days.
* Working hours: 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* On-site parking.
This client is looking to interview urgently so please apply now for your chance to be considered.