Purchasing Assistant - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Ventro Group

Ventro Group

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a Purchasing Assistant you will work closely and effectively with the purchasing team. You will have to be confident in negotiations and talking with a variety or suppliers to achieve the best possible price on fire safety products - we will provide full training on product knowledge

Key Skills / Responsibilities:

Carrying out tender exercises annually, per spend category
Purchasing per project based on the bill of quantities within the budget
Reactive purchasing based on onsite requisitions
Negotiations with suppliers
Supplier reviews
Meeting deadlines for goods to get to site
Chasing deliveries with suppliers
Resolving account queries and ordering issues
Oneoff procurement exercises for bespoke projects
Have great attention to detail
Ideally (although not necessary) come from a buying/procurement background
Have excellent negotiation skills
Will report into the Procurement Manager

What does Ventro offer?

Team building days and early finishes for meeting team targets
Ventro Academy Training and ongoing training throughout your career with Ventro
Regular incentives including vouchers, summer bbqs and staff parties
Benefits including pension, healthcare plan and tech scheme.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a flexible salary banding, depending on your experience.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: