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Buyer -Joinery

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1PX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • We are seeking a skilled Buyer with a background in joinery to join a dynamic company specializing in bespoke joinery services in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
  • The role requires a minimum of previous experience in a joinery-focused position and offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per year.
  • As a Joinery Buyer, you will be responsible for planning and executing the purchase of goods, managing supplier contracts, and conducting quality control checks.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, a comprehensive understanding of production methods, and proficiency in computer applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Benefits of the role include 25 days of holiday, a statutory government pension scheme, and the need for occasional travel as a company representative.

Buyer - Joinery

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

We are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our client's team. My client is a dynamic company specializing in bespoke joinery and high-quality production services, looking for an experienced Joinery Buyer to join their team. If you have a background in joinery and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Joinery Buyer, you will play a crucial role in our procurement process, ensuring that our bespoke items, goods, and services meet specified budgets, quality standards, and project timelines.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and executing the purchase of goods, services, and bespoke items.
  • Reviewing, comparing, and evaluating prices to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.
  • Drafting quotations, raising purchase orders, and managing supplier contracts.
  • Liaising with suppliers, production teams, and colleagues to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
  • Briefing suppliers and contractors on production work requirements and conducting quality control checks at supplier factories.
  • Maintaining positive supplier relationships while negotiating specifications, pricing, and deadlines.
  • Managing the Workshop Quote Log and Monthly Project Report, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Updating and maintaining supplier information and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement in efficiency and performance.

About You:

  • We are looking for a proactive and organized individual with a strong background in joinery.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A confident and outgoing personality with the ability to think on your feet.
  • A comprehensive understanding of our products, production methods, and the needs of other departments (metal work, plastic fabrication, joinery, sprayshop, LED).
  • A resilient nature, capable of thriving in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Apple Mac Book.
  • A commutable distance from Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
  • Previous experience in a joinery-focused role is essential.

General Information:

You will be based in my clients Stevenage office five days a week, with occasional travel as a company representative.

Flexibility to work extra hours during peak production times.

Benefits include 25 days of holiday and a statutory government pension scheme.

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