Purchasing Specialist

Tradesupply is based in the UK (Birmingham) & Ireland (Dublin) and provides a range of Print Consumables and Office Seating / Furniture. We deal strictly with trade only and are focused on working with our customers to support them to grow their market share through having access to the right product portfolio, in stock and at the right price.

We have 5 key values which we live by. We have ‘ambition’ which is realised through ‘teamwork’ carried out with a commitment to ‘excellence’ in everything we do. We ‘trust‘ in each other to do our best and have ‘fun’ doing it. If you feel like you can live these values then keep reading.

We need someone who **loves** to know about all areas of the business not just Purchasing. This role will need someone who enjoys working in Excel, loves to look at data and wants to help the company achieve their goal by digging in wherever required. Day to day you will be analysing our stock holding, placing orders, managing our business partners to make sure they reach their SLA’s and supporting our Customer Experience and Sales teams.
This is a full time role, working Monday to Friday for a total of 37.5 hours per week. This is a home-based role however on occasions you may be required to visit our offices.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Lead negotiation of the purchase of goods and consumables for both UK and Irish sites, including non-sales purchases
- Manage stock portfolio, including but not limited to forecasting, planning, and stock investigations to ensure stock is in the right place, at the right time
- Manage all supplier interactions including negotiations on price and service, and database of suppliers
- Manage our product database to ensure all relevant data is stored
- Manage new product specifications and liaise with sales department regarding product launch
- Manage our quality control procedures to ensure that products meet the standard set by the business and that all quarantine actions are completed
- Assist wherever necessary in ensuring daily and weekly purchasing plans and duties are completed
- Ensure compliance, customer & company requirements are met at best value
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve purchasing effectiveness
- Maintains a high standard of customer service by immediately attending and resolving customer needs.
- Assist in developing strategic plans for the purchasing department to enable management to drive for results to meet goals
- Continually investigates and introduces process improvement measures
- Utilisation of systems, software and IT to increase efficiencies

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Experience in SME businesses, working collaboratively with multiple departments
- Passion to work in Purchasing and help to achieve core function but also be driven to help others solve their issues
- A strong understanding of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles, TCO methodology and ERP systems. Supply Chain or similar qualification desirable
- Must be confident with Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and organisation skills a must, including recording details
- Strong commercial and contractual negotiation skills
- Basic math proficiency is a must.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are extremely important (e.g. in person, on the phone, and through all written correspondence).
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and complete work accurately, thoroughly while meeting tight deadlines with mínimal supervisory oversight.
- Strong commitment to quality, timeliness, and effectiveness.
- Must maintain excellent customer service on a consistent basis.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the vision of the company.
- Ability to be confidential and demonstrate ethical conduct.

There are many opportunities arriving within this growing company but also a great atmosphere, including team nights out, activities and staff benefits.

**BENEFITS**:

- Pension
- Medical Insurance Contribution
- Work from home opportunities
- On-site parking
- Education support
- Subsidised gym membership
- Company events & social hours
- Illness benefit
- Additional holidays

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

**Salary**: £28,742.05-£31,150.43 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote