Purchaser - Blandford Forum, United Kingdom - Swann
Description
We are recruiting a Purchaser for a full time permanent role in Blandford.
You will be Responsible for:
Purchasing, quoting and order progression for the Company.
Main Tasks:
- Negotiate best possible savings on items/services purchased
- Liaising with colleagues to advise purchasing status and issues
- Obtaining quotes when required
- Identifying alternative sources of supply for longlead / out of stock items
- Progressing orders to required delivery date & followup on late deliveries
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Suggesting & implementing process improvements within the Company's Continuous Improvement framework
Additional Tasks to include:
- Supporting / covering other roles within the Purchasing / Goods In team when necessary
- General administration / ad hoc duties as required
Qualifications / Experience:
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience of Microsoft Office tools
- Experience of working in a busy office and light manufacturing environment
- Previous purchasing experience beneficial but not essential
- Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria
- No formal qualifications are required for this role providing there is sufficient experience and skill
Key Attributes:
- Excellent communicator (verbal & written)
- Methodical & wellorganised
- Effective negotiator
- Good attention to detail
- Team player
- Highly motivated
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Where are you located?
- When are you available to start?
- Are you proficient in Microsoft Office?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
- Negotiation: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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