Job Title: Print Estimator & Buyer
Salary: £Highly Competitive Salary
Location: West Yorkshire
Reference: J3317
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Telephone: 0141 647 6688
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One of the UKs most creative printing companies is lookingto expand their team. This innovator provides a wide range of printed solutionsto a wide range of clients from small SMEs to major blue-chip multi-nationals.
This is a perfect position for someone who seeks varietywithin their role, where no two days are the same. We are looking for acommercially aware professional with an ability to produce estimates, adapt toa dynamic environment and demonstrate product, supplier and category managementknowledge to purchase print.
Responsibilities will include the following:
• To prepare quick turnaround estimates on standardproducts using our clients in-house MIS system and Microsoft Excel
• Liaising with the sales to ensure correct detailsstandard materials are specified within quotation.
• Liaising with accountmanagement when estimates are converted to orders to ensure clarity ofinformation passed to internal departments is correct.
• Develop astrong and positive working relationship with category suppliers.
• Identifyand select new suppliers, using best practise
• Negotiatewith suppliers to achieve best value within quality & time SLAs
• Ensure theVendor Management System is kept up to date
• Manage thesupply chain, including the forecasting of goods into the business by workingclosely with the stock control team, to maintain both stock levels and stockavailability.
• Produceclear and timely purchase specifications & instructions to suppliers &internal departments
To apply for this opening you must have 2 years’ experience within a similar role within the printing industry. Ideally, you will have a working knowledge and understanding of the MIS systems, tools and calculators. You will need a high level of problem solving skills, have a good range of IT skills, be forward thinking with the ability to communicate well with internal and external stakeholders. Stand out applicants will strike a balance between great commercial nuance and intelligent negotiation skills.
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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we may have similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-
Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector.
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