Buyer - some working from home - Leeds, United Kingdom - Heritage PS

Description

Permanent, Full time
Heritage PS Talent Solutions are working on behalf of our client.

Heritage PS Talent Solutions are working on behalf of our well established and industry leading client in Leeds to recruit for an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Assistant.

This is an exciting role that would suit someone with 3+ years' experience within Buyer / Purchasing and / or Accounts, looking to progress their career within a successful group.

Responsible for procuring carpets, vinyl, laminate, wood, and other related products.
Collaborating with suppliers from the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
Ensuring timely procurement of goods at agreed-upon rates, adhering to expected lead times.
Monitoring inventory levels and proactively ordering low-stock items to prevent shortages, considering supplier lead times.
Maintaining updated records of supplier pricing and lead-time data.

Coordinating the collection of goods with shipping partners and overseeing delivery logistics, coordinating with the Warehouse Department for incoming shipments.

Collaborating with the accounts team to reconcile delivery notes with invoices, verifying prices and quantities against purchase orders, promptly addressing discrepancies and damages, and reaching resolutions with suppliers.

Assisting the warehouse in inventory management and stocktaking activities.
Demonstrated experience in procurement is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential, with the ability to swiftly adapt to other software platforms.

Exceptional communication skills, encompassing verbal, written, telephone, and email interactions, are crucial.
A competitive salary of approximately £25,000 PA as a basic salary
~ Fantastic pension
~25 days annual leave + bank holiday's
~ Free parking
~ Other benefits to discuss at initial chat