We are seeking a Purchasing Executive for our client who are based in Bishop’s Stortford.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in a similar role and have experience of managing purchase orders.

This is a temp to perm vacancy but for the right candidate they may consider a permanent position.

Our client can offer you the opportunity to work for a forward thinking and progressive company who also have employee well-being and professional development as a priority.

The working hours for this role are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Overall Objectives of the Role   

• Maintain the expected level of support to the customer and supplier base.
• Work with all departments to ensure an efficient and effective process is maintained.  Seek new opportunities for cost savings and highlighting these to Product Managers and respective line managers.
• Maintain stock levels to ensure sufficient supply whilst minimising risk to the company through excess stocks and over commitment to contracts.
• Ensure adequate communication of supply related issues to users, customers, suppliers and principals is maintained.
• Process purchase orders and liaise with the Principals / suppliers on stock availability, collection dates and the availability of raw materials to ensure that our customers’ expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 

• Organisation skills
• Flexibility
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• IT Literate – Experience with SAGE and Lotus Notes an advantage
• Effective communication skills
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and be self sufficient

If you are available immediately and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply.