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Purchasing Coordinator (Part-time, Hybrid)
£26,000 - £30,000 (Pro Rota)Â
22.5 to 30 hours, 3/4 days a week.Â
Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong analytical skills? This is a fantastic part-time, hybrid opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to support purchasing and product sales analysis within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement & Negotiation: Handle the purchasing and negotiation for products and services that the business requires.
- Sales & Margin Analysis: Analyse product sales rates and margins, making data-driven decisions on setting sales prices.
- Planogram Management: Regularly review and adjust product placements to optimise performance and increase margins in line with customer needs.
- Supplier Management: Track and update product rebates, free stock offers, and manage supplier credit notes.
- Purchase Order Management: Raise and maintain accurate records of purchase orders, ensuring efficient supplier communication.
- Invoicing & Account Handling: Manage invoices using dedicated software, maintaining the accounts mailbox and filing systems.
- Supplier Setup: Complete necessary paperwork to create new supplier accounts.
- Data Presentation: Present detailed, data-backed recommendations at monthly management meetings.
Skills and Experience:
- Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
- IT Proficiency: High-level competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and bespoke systems for invoicing and procurement.
- Negotiation: Strong negotiation and influencing skills to ensure the best supplier terms.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to manage tasks with precision and stay organised in a dynamic work environment.
- Proactive Approach: Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to handle pressure.
What's on Offer:Â
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Loyalty Holiday Scheme, adding an extra day for each year of service.
- Health care cash plan benefits.
- Free refreshments.
- Company-provided training and development opportunities.
- NEST pension scheme.
If you'd like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I'll be in touch. You'll find my number on Linked In (Jordan Leonardi at Distinct Recruitment). If you prefer, you could drop me a connection or message on Linked In and we can pick up on there.
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