Purchaser

Description

Job Title: Purchaser

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

Reporting To: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Purchaser is responsible for managing stock levels, purchasing activities, and supplier performance to support efficient business operations. The role focuses on maintaining a lean, just-in-time inventory system while ensuring materials and goods are always available when required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stock & Inventory Management

a. Stock Management

Implement and maintain improved stock control processes to support a lean, just-in-time inventory model.

Use the stock control system to ensure purchase orders are raised proactively, avoiding stock shortages.

Collaborate with the Production Planner and Managing Director to develop annual usage forecasts, particularly for long lead-time items.

b. Purchasing

Raise and manage purchase orders for:

Production stock items

Office stationery

One-off purchases

Take ownership of delivery schedules to ensure goods arrive on time, in full, and to the correct specification.

Maintain accurate purchase order data within the business system, ensuring alignment with goods received records.

Work closely with the Warehouse & Shipping Manager to ensure accurate booking-in of goods.

Provide a monthly report on outstanding purchase orders, including values and expected delivery dates.

Proactively identify opportunities to reduce material costs through supplier negotiation or alternative sourcing.

c. Non-Conformity Management

Report and manage non-conforming goods with suppliers, ensuring credits or replacements are issued.

Monitor and track supplier performance using key metrics such as quality (defects), delivery performance, and cost.

2. Data Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier information within the system. xjnqpsq

Work with the Technical team to ensure consistency and accuracy of part numbers and product descriptions.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role

Excellent administrative experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational and data management skills

Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively

Experience with stock control or ERP systems

Good communication and negotiation skills

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