Buyer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Coffee Service Group

Coffee Service Group

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

About us:

At Matthew Algie, youll work with some of the most talented individuals in the coffee industry.

Youll work for an organisation that leads the way in the name of sustainability, gives back to the community and invests in its people.

Ethics, passion, integrity and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, from new product innovation for our customers, to projects with our coffee farmers.

We believe our continued success is due to great people. Do you want to join our team of top talent in an exciting and industry-leading organisation? Read on

Position:
Buyer

Location:
Head Office, Glasgow

Job Type:
Full time, permanent

Hours:
Monday to Friday

Salary:
Up to £32,000 DOE

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 4 bank holidays, medical cash-back programme, pension, life assurance, perks, staff discounts and more

Purpose of Role:

In your new role, your key responsibilities will be:

Cost Management Actively looking for ways to bring down product and services costs at all opportunities
Extract analytical information to update stock projections and analyse sales and purchasing data to produce reports
General department administration daily tasks Checking delivery notes and discrepancies, updating Filemaker order records, maintaining price database and filing. (Organising record systems and ensuring that all data is kept up to date)
Organising, leading and managing project work from a Procurement perspective

Experience
To be considered for this previous position, you will have:

Previous experience in a fast-paced Purchasing environment
Experienced in project management, cost reduction and high value tenders
Negotiation and contract management experience

Desirable:

***-Experience in dealing with a worldwide supplier base

Contract creation experience
CIPS or equivalent

Skills / Knowledge

Exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to build rapport with suppliers and colleagues and resolve queries
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Computer literate including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and preferably a working knowledge of Sage and SAP
Effective time management, workload and forward planning skills are essential
Influencing skills, negotiation experience and good level of numeracy
Exceptional attention to detail and problemsolving skills
Ability to follow direction and work within agreed parameters
Ability to deliver projects within agreed timescales and meet critical deadlines
Excellent analytical skills

Personal Attributes

Ability to work in a highpressure environment
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the business
Punctual
Ability to work independently to own initiative and as part of a team
A strong work ethic
Good motivation and enthusiasm
Ability to work with confidential information in a discreet manner

Application

If this sounds like you, then you could be the right fit for us Please click APPLY, upload your CV and well be in touch as soon as we can.

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.

We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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