Purchasing Executive

* This role is office based in Ballymoney *

Christies Direct are one of the leading pet grooming suppliers in the world, and we currently export to more than 40 countries worldwide. We develop and sell some of the leading pet grooming brands in the market. We are currently implementing our European expansion plan with our new distribution centre in Belgium, as well as driving growth through our websites and online marketplaces. Our goal is to better serve our European customers with a wider product range and faster delivery times.

With this in mind, we currently have an opportunity for an experienced purchaser to join our procurement team to drive this exciting project forward and ensure that our inventory levels are at the level required to deliver our plans. You will be part of a dynamic team using the latest technology to reach these objectives.

Purchasing experience in a fast-moving business is essential, as well as an enthusiastic attitude and a desire to work in a truly international business based in Northern Ireland.

**Company Benefits include**:

- Work for a European Leader in our business field.
- Gain job security in a growing Company.
- Hybrid working opportunity after 6 months.
- Opportunities to utilise Flexitime.
- Life Assurance.
- Discounts from Christies Direct and Pet & Country.
- Employee Assistance and Healthcare.
- Auto-enrolments onto pension.
- Opportunities to learn and grow with supportive teams.
- Opportunities to travel to shows and trade events.
- Social events.
- Free parking.

**Duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Negotiating with suppliers and placing Purchase Orders.
- Maintaining product details on our bespoke system - setting up new products and keeping details current, i.e.: updating Bill of Materials.
- Managing Warranty Claims.
- Arranging imports and checking duty.
- Following up on invoice queries.
- Analysing purchasing data & preparing reports for management team.
- Hitting Team focussed KPI’s.
- Working with Purchasing Manager on product selection and brand forecasts.
- Planning Promotion Calendar & providing feedback on promotion success.
- Some travel may be required for the role (Trade Shows in the UK and Overseas).
- Performing range reviews based on product performance.
- Ensuring optimum stock levels are maintained.
- Ad-hoc duties as advised by the Purchasing Manager.

**Essential Criteria**
- GCSE Maths & English A-C or Equivalent.
- 12+ months experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Buying.
- Proven IT Skills - Including Office (Outlook and Excel are essential) and Office365, Teams.
- Ability to demonstrate organisational and numerical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work as part of a team.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Proven success in negotiating with suppliers.
- Production planning
- Additional language fluency (both written and oral) would be a benefit in this role.
- CIPS Qualifications.
- Knowledge of Dangerous Goods.
- Experience in working with shipping companies and couriers.

**Equality Statement**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ballymoney: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you fluent in a second language in both oral and written form?

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (required)
- Purchasing: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PESC_Q2_0524