Buying & Sourcing Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Buyer & Sourcing Assistant**
**Who are we**
At Purdy & Figg, we’re redefining cleaning.
Do you love margins, deal making, negotiation and teamwork? Do you get a buzz from using incredible products and exceeding people’s expectations? Do you enjoy delivering incredible projects at pace?
We are a family owned company transforming the way people experience cleaning with our range of incredible smelling, natural and sustainable products for the home. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Product team at Purdy & Figg, working alongside our incredibly talented chemists and scent experts. The Product team is a diverse group of creative people responsible for the design and execution of products and packaging at Purdy & Figg.
**Our values**
**Focus -** this is how we get things done; we do a small number of things but we do them very well
**Keep it simple -** the simplest answer is almost always the correct one; complexity is deceivingly attractive but will slow you down
**Think from first principles & respect data -** be an expert in your domain area and do not accept received wisdom without thorough & principled examination
**High standards -** this defines our organisation
- high standards are infectious; the only thing more so is low standards
**Job Summary**
**Responsibilities**
- Identify potential suppliers and conduct negotiations to secure cost-effective deals
- Evaluate existing suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability to ensure they meet the company’s needs and standards
- Coordinate with the product and R&D teams to understand the material and component requirements for new and existing products
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all sourced materials meet defined quality criteria
- Purchase, test and feedback options across chemicals and packaging
- Oversee the procurement process, from placing orders to managing inventory levels
- Monitor market trends, materials availability, and pricing, and adapt sourcing strategies accordingly
- Assess risks within the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies
**Qualifications**
Applications from recent graduates are welcome
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations or a related field
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with inventory management software.
- Familiarity with environmentally-friendly materials and sustainability standards is a plus.
- Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
**Compensation**
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Annual bonus tied to individual and company performance
- Holiday 25 days
**Location**
Unit 9, Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7FW
**Expected start date**
ASAP
**Your Personal Development Plan**
As a company we like to implement a culture of straight talking and honesty, whether that be regarding any team members work or conduct. We are setting the very highest of standards for work, and to reach those standards long term requires honest feedback. There are two types of feedback we like to implement at P&F:
**1. Rapid Feedback**
We expect the team to regularly be given and give rapid fire feedback on performance and what anyone did well or not well. This is designed to create a rolling culture of feedback and honesty, in a flat hierarchy, and means you can learn whilst experiences are fresh and relevant.
**2. 360 Feedback**
Every quarter we will hold 360 feedback sessions, in which team members who work together feedback on each other in a no hold bars development session. Employees tell their managers how they can improve their management style and ways of working and managers tell employees how they can develop their level of work and output. It will be your responsibility to organise these 360 Feedback sessions.
Aside from this, we will also have informal meetings with you ad hoc about your development which will focus on how you want to develop your skills and role.
If you join our team we will develop you and look to help you rise through the business into different roles based on your ambition, drive and desire to learn.
**Contact**
For more information please contact Charlie:
**Salary**: £25,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hemel Hempstead: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Buying & Sourcing Assistant
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