Remuneration/Benefits
1. Salary: £26k - £30k depending on experience
2. Company mobile phone
3. Company Surface Pro
4. 5% salary increase after 6 month probationary period
5. 22 days plus stats. Extra day for every year worked.
6. Workplace pension scheme
My client is looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent to buy goods and services necessary for their business. You have the means and opportunity to raise profits by making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset. You should know how to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers. Communication skills will help you negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships.
The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of their business operation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop profitable purchasing strategies
* Assess supplier profiles and analyse offers
* Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
* Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts
* Analyse and resolve purchasing issues/discrepancies
* Review supplies to ensure quality
* Monitor stock levels
* Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures, etc.)