Purchasing Executive
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| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Essex, England |
| Sector | Manufacturing - Purchasing / Procurement |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Susan Curran |
| Job Ref | 402750 - SC |
| Job Views | 162 |
- Description
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Executive to join a pioneering organisation who provide high end luxury products into high profile clients including Buckingham Palace and the Shard. This is an amazing time to join as the organisation have gone through a period of modernisation and are experiencing rapid growth. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team who are proud of both their brand and their culture and the work that they carry out. The organisation is very keen to recruit someone who will share their values and add value by contributing and adding value.
About The Role -
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Executive with experience in managing a medium sized, fast paced kitting and manufacturing operation.
The current Purchasing Manager is looking to progress within the business. Therefore, we are seeking a candidate who is also seeking development as we move our business forward. Once trained on the basics of the business the role will also entail.
- Stock forecasting
- Stock analysis
- Making recommendations to the management team on stock levels
- Reviewing and managing minimum and maximum levels
- Responsible for procurement from the far east, USA, Europe and
About You -
- Highly organised with an exceptional eye for
- Good computer (A good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages).
- Sage 200 experience would be of great
- Experience managing and taking responsibility for MRP
- We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar procurement
- An Individual that wants to learn and grow within the
- Team player but also able to work on their own
- Strong communication and interpersonal
The role includes the following tasks:
- Working closely with the Internal Supply Chain Manager
- Develop, lead and execute Company purchasing strategies
- Utilise the Company stock management system to analyse current and historic sales data to project future sales trends.
- Update management on any price fluctuations in material or shipping costs which impact overall profitability
- Liaise with the sales teams on stock requirements to assist in managing customer
- Oversee goods receipt processing and investigating supplier account queries
- Create stock and supplier reports
- Ensure 'Returns’ process is expedited and credit notes received
- Management of Purchase Orders, Works Order and Subcontractor
- General purchasing
- Building supplier
- Ongoing monitoring of stock holdings, forecast projected sales and place stock orders for all markets to meet customer requirements while allowing for production lead times
- Company Stock Counts
- Creation and upkeep of supplier SLA’s
- BOM creation
- Assisting accounts department with month
- System housekeeping