- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
- Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
- Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures.
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Hours of work are 7.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (Work from Home Fridays)
- 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
- Permanent position
- Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
- Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Onsite Canteen.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.