Senior Buyer

Assure Personnel are pleased to be supporting an Industrial client who supply products internationally. They are looking for a Buyer to join their team in Loughton, this role will be reporting into the Director, you will work together to create and implement a robust group procurement process.Responsibilities

• Review current stock holdings, sales run rates, manufacturing lead times and supplier MOQ, planned promotional activity
• Forecast future demand, including seasonal products and calculate stock requirements for the nominated Product Portfolio
• Maintain optimum stock availability
• Raise all Purchase Orders for all items with the nominated suppliers
• Review all Proforma Invoices and manage the authorisation process and confirmation with the supplier
• Oversee the despatch and shipping process with the supplier and the nominated Freight Agent
• Monitor Freight Reports and chase suppliers to ensure timely delivery of all agreed shipments and update expected delivery dates on the system
• Co-ordinate with central warehouse team for Booking-In of Orders and prioritisation of urgent deliveries
• Ensure Import Tariff codes are correct on the system and updated where necessary for all items within the nominated Product Portfolio.
• Manage the efficient phasing in and out of obsolete and replacement items whilst maximising stock availability and sales opportunities
• Manage suppliers for the timely delivery and launch of new products aligned with New Catalogue launches and Marketing promotional activity.
• Quality control and warranty
• Product sourcing and new product introduction

Skills Required

• A proven track record in a similar role
• Proven track record reviewing stock
• Experience raising purchase orders
• Experience managing suppliers

Benefits

• Annual salary review
• Life assurance
• Healthcare

REF: INDCO