Mon – Thurs 8:00 – 4:30 Fri – 8:00 – 3:00
Role Summary
This role involves supporting business operations through effective purchasing and stock control. You will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage stock control, ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained
2. Operate and maintain internal supply systems, ensuring availability of required items
3. Monitor and replenish office and operational supplies
4. Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability
5. Raise and process purchase orders in line with procedures
6. Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve best value
7. Track orders and ensure timely delivery
8. Resolve supplier issues including delays, quality concerns, and discrepancies
9. Work with internal teams to forecast purchasing requirements
Requirements
10. Experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar role
11. Strong administrative and organisational skills
12. Good negotiation and supplier management ability
13. High attention to detail and analytical skills
14. Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ERP or procurement system experience is beneficial
15. Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable
16. Knowledge of inventory control and logistics
17. Experience with contract management or cost reduction initiatives
This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to play a key part in day-to-day operations.