Purchasing Executive

3 months ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Vertu Motors Full time

Vertu Motors plc is a leading automotive retailer in the United Kingdom with a turnover of £4 billion. With 192 car dealerships strategically located across the country plus a number of ancillary businesses, we are committed to delivering an outstanding customer motoring experience based on honesty and trust.

We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Purchasing Executive. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to manage a number of our indirect suppliers to deliver excellent value for the Group. By building strong relationships with suppliers, achieving industry-leading pricing and exceptional levels of service you will help the Vertu Purchasing department deliver outstanding value. This position will report directly to the Group Purchasing Manager.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsibility for the performance of a number of the Group’s indirect suppliers
- Collaborate with the purchasing team and dealerships to identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers.
- Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and/or spend-reduction opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong and sustainable relationships with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders based on honesty and trust.
- Monitor supplier performance, proactively addressing any issues or concerns to ensure optimal service levels.
- Travel to various locations across Britain as required to support dealerships and meet with suppliers.

**Requirements**:

- At least 5 years’ experience within a Purchasing or Procurement department.
- Experience within the retail industry is desirable but not required.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work well under pressure.
- The ability to effectively prioritise and multi-task.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Willingness to travel to different locations within Britain as required.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

- 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
- Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
- Preferential Service Rates
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Pension
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

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