Procurement - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyThe organisation that I am currently recruiting for is going through a period of growth, so it is a very exciting time for you to join. They are one of the largest distributors in their sector and pride themselves on being a fantastic place to work. Employees are encouraged to talk about what is important to them to make sure that the business continues to develop with happy and productive staff. This client believes that training is important and so should you be the successful candidate, once you pass probation, you will be able to progress to studying for your CIPS qualification.Your new roleIn this role, my client is looking for someone with knowledge of the purchasing life cycle and supply chain management. You will be working in a fun but streamlined team of a Team Manager and 2 other Planners where you will need to build rapport with your key clients and be able to work with fast paced orders.

• Reviewing open order book daily.
• Chasing suppliers where necessary, order acknowledgement, obtaining PODs, lead times, pricing etc.
• Placing of domestic and international purchase orders and all associated tasks.
• Arranging or organising shipment plans with international suppliers.
• Reviewing stock profiles and working with suppliers and Product Manager about correct portfolio ROL, special or stocked items.
• SO99+ Maintenance/Inventory control procedures.
• Managing aged stock and slow moving lines, quarterly stock rotation.
• Selection and development of service providers e.g., freight forwarders.
• Constant pursuit of better pricing and terms of purchase.
• Building supplier relationships.
• Reviewing rebates and working to targets.
• Creating part codes and BOM codes via PIM and Navi.
• Vendor clean up.
• Adding alternatives/supplementary, updating EOL lines via PIM.
• Mass uploads including monthly price list updates.
• Gathering all the relevant data from suppliers and ensuring product database integrity.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience and knowledge of purchasing/supply chain
• Strong Communication Skills
• Experience of Microsoft including intermediate Excel
• Attention to detail

What you'll get in returnThis role is to work between 08:30-17:30pm with 1 hour for lunchCurrently the role has one day working from home after probation The brilliant benefits are as below:�?? 25 days' annual leave (increasing to 27 upon 3 years' service) Plus Bank Holidays. Buy/sell up to 3 days holiday per year.?? Group pension scheme (increasing employer contributions upon 3 years' service).????? Private medical insurance (upon completion of probation period).?? Life Assurance - DIS benefit (upon completion of probation period).�?? Monthly Free Lunch Day.?? Regular team building and fundraising events and activities.?? Relevant Qualification Training E.G. CIPSWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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