Buyer/ Purchaser

Overview:
Highly motivated & experienced person who will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing items for the Project Managers within Berthon’s Yacht Maintenance & Repair office, along with maintaining stock levels of consumable items in our stores.

This is a key role within Berthon, a stable employer providing a long-term career opportunity. Berthon is a family business, with no bank debt which continuously invests in our people, plant, machinery & infrastructure from our retained profits. Based in Lymington on our 10 acre site and 8 acres of the river.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintaining stock levels for consumable items for the whole business, using forecasting workbench in the ERP system
- Sourcing & purchasing job specific items
- Purchasing kits of parts
- Sourcing & purchasing tools and equipment
- Arranging subcontractors
- Maintaining good supplier relationships & negotiating pricing levels
- Stock checking fast moving items
- Arranging transport for overseas purchases along with customs clearance
- Updating supplier pricing schedules on the ERP system
- Working closely with the Project Managers & Accounts / Bought Ledger

General Tasks:

- Covering admin support during busy times and absences
- Assisting other departments when needed

Skills/Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a purchasing role
- Excellent oral & written English
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Good understanding of ERP systems (Epicor is an advantage)
- Microsoft Outlook & Office

Reports to: Yacht Maintenance and Repair Manager

Specifics:
Full time office based in Lymington

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

33 days’ annual holiday

Annual notional dividend

Free on-site parking

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

Pay: £28,870.18-£39,451.40 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person