The role
– Purchasing Executive
The purpose of the role is to ensure the business acquires necessary goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively, ultimately contributing to increased profitability, reduced waste, and a more efficient supply chain.
Duties will include:
1. Identifying raw materials, goods, services, or equipment the business needs
2. Researching, identifying, and evaluating potential vendors to find the most suitable products and prices.
3. Negotiating favourable terms, prices, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensuring quality.
4. Creating, issuing, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and receipt of goods.
5. Monitoring the quality of goods and services to ensure they meet company standards and customer needs.
6. Managing the procurement budget
7. Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
8. Holding regular meetings with suppliers to ensure compliance
9. Staying informed on market trends, pricing, and emerging suppliers to make informed purchasing decisions.
10. Ensuring purchases comply with company policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements
11. Liaising with other departments, such as finance, marketing, production and fulfilment, to align procurement activities with company goals.
Experience, competencies and knowledge required:
12. Must drive and have own transport – due to workplace location.
13. Previous experience in a purchasing / supply chain role
14. Knowledge of imports / exports
15. Great communication skills
16. Enjoy working in a busy environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and experience gained within a purchasing role, working as a key part of a friendly and busy team.
For more information regarding this new and exciting Purchasing Executive opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.