Company Buyer

Job typePermanent

Full-timeFrom

£25,000 a year

Shift and schedule.

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

Location

Thornaby on Tees

Benefits

• Bereavement leave.
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Full job description

Buyer / Stock Controller

The employer has been established for over 30 years delivering Network Infrastructure, Electronic Security and Electrical & Instrumentation solutions across the UK.

They provide high quality multi-disciplined engineering solutions whilst maintaining various industry recognised accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 45001, NSI Gold and NICEIC.

They operate across a number of vertical market sectors including, Universities, NHS Authorities, Retail and Utility Service Providers and maintain a strong long standing client base.

About the Job:

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are currently recruiting a Company Buyer to join our expanding team.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the development of key supply chain relationships and the development and improvement of the purchasing department.

The ideal candidate will have purchasing and stock control experience, and a knowledge of electrical products and materials.

On a day-to-day basis your duties will include:

• The ability to obtain competitive pricing on materials.
• Raising/issuing purchase orders to suppliers and input via the company procurement system.
• Monitoring and tracking purchase orders to ensure delivery to our sites.
• Coordination with Project Managers to ensure the efficient delivery / collection of materials and plant.
• Checking incoming deliveries.
• Coordination of internal and external plant.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Completion of Stock Takes.
• General Administration duties.
• Overseeing and assisting with general store activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• The role would suit someone with experience in the Electrical Industry.
• Experience in procurement and purchasing.
• Effective communication / people skills with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to multitask, with good organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of electrical products and materials.
• Knowledge of security and network infrastructure products would be advantageous.
• Good IT Skills.
• The role will involve manual handling.

The role offers the chance to take the next step into a busy and varied role where you will have a direct impact on the company’s success.