Purchasing Co-Ordinator

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Are you ready for a new adventure? How about joining a company that not only values its staff but also provides incredible benefits like private medical insurance, complimentary lunch, refreshing drinks, tempting snacks, a fantastic staff discount, and an annual Christmas shutdown.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Purchasing Co-Ordinator/Buyer to join our dynamic team within a fantastic family-owned business with over 100 employees and growing. The company has seen great year-on-year growth and continues to succeed. With exciting future growth plans there is lots to excite and challenge you!

About the Role:

Our purchasing department play’s a critical role in our excellent customer service and as a Purchasing Co-Ordinator (Buyer) in this team you will be key to its success; in its simplest form you’ll be responsible for ensuring that we have the right products, in the right quantities, available in our warehouse at the right time at the right price.

Our team places a strong emphasis on supplier management and continuous improvement of systems/processes to maintain a high-performance, results-driven environment. We need a confident and clear communicator who can foster strong relationships while holding suppliers accountable for their performance.

Building internal and external relationships is paramount, so your ability to establish strong connections with key departments, including the Warehouse, R&D, Finance, and Marketing, is crucial.

Ownership of department KPIs, such as on-time in full and stock availability, will be in your hands, and your enthusiasm for achieving them will be the driving force behind your success.

What’s in it for you:

• Free on-site food, drinks, and snacks
• Enjoy your birthday off, plus an additional 23 days of holiday (increasing to 25) and bank holidays
• Benefit from private medical insurance, life assurance, and an innovative Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Unlock employee discounts on our products
• Free on-site parking
• Christmas shutdown every year

About You:

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar role is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Stock Management or CRM type software is advantageous
• A keen learner who thrives in a team environment
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate with suppliers
• Meticulous attention to detail
• A positive attitude with a relentless desire to enhance processes

Position Details:

• Reporting to the Purchasing Manager
• Permanent role, 40 hours per week
• Located in our newly refurbished offices in Hereford (HR2)

Embark on this exciting journey with us, where challenges meet rewards and innovation thrives!

This role is being recruited internally, we don’t accept CV’s from recruitment agencies. If we do decide to use a recruitment agency then consent must be received from our People Team before we accept. Any CV’s received before contractual terms are agreed will be deemed as free and we reserve the right to engage with these candidates directly without the payment of fees.