Overview
Purchasing Account Manager – Castle Industrial Supplies, Carnforth (Office based). The company is experiencing rapid growth and needs to add to the purchasing team to facilitate the next stage of its expansion plans.
* Salary negotiable (depending on experience) plus generous Monthly Company Bonus Scheme, following successful completion of probationary period.
* Holidays: 20 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Option to join holiday buy back scheme for up to 5 days.
* Working hours: 7.30am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri.
* Company Pension Scheme
* On Site Parking
Responsibilities
* Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs, running and compiling daily stock reports.
* Coordinate and effectively manage enquiries and quotations with suppliers, negotiate prices and progress with recommendations and proposals.
* Processing of orders and communications with suppliers regarding product and quantity requirements.
* Schedule orders in a timely manner that will meet production to ensure continuity of required stock levels.
* Direct and monitor the timely management of special and direct delivery purchase orders, ensuring all orders are processed and reported back to sales team and customers as required.
* Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders. Communicate any changes or updates to PO's and inventory to the sales team.
* Track orders to ensure timely delivery.
* Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products are collected or are delivered in good condition and a timely manner.
* Assist with tracking and customs clearance procedures for overseas supplier orders.
* Follow procedures and policies in analysing situations or data to determine appropriate action.
* Booking in deliveries and goods.
* Notifying relevant channels of any discrepancies with supplier goods.
* Maintenance of the supplier information document.
* Reviewing supplier prices on a regular basis.
* Assist Operations Manager and Purchasing Supervisor in other duties as required.
What you will need
* Previous experience within a purchasing role.
* Good negotiating skills.
* Strong and effective communication including verbal and nonverbal.
* Exceptional organisation skills with an attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage workloads and resolve conflicts effectively.
* Flexibility to manage and adapt to change.
* Positive attitude in challenging situations.
* Problem-solving skills to find solutions and make decisions.
* Excellent IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office
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