Purchaser - Blandford Forum, United Kingdom - Swann

Swann
Swann
Verified Company
Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Tom O´Connor

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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)
- dealing with customer orders: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person
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