Buyer - Direct Suppliers

2 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Scientific Laboratory Supplies Full time

SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands.

Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand. We are looking to recruit a Buyer - Direct Suppliers.

An essential part of your role is understanding the requirements of the order, ensuring that all due-diligence has been carried out, liaising with the suppliers, customer service and other internal departments to ensure that the order is delivered and invoiced correctly and on time.

Part of your role will also be to deal with escalations and resolve them to a satisfactory conclusion for both the business and customer.

Placing purchasing orders with suppliers for direct delivery to customer sites. Carry out all due-diligence on the order once the order has been placed to ensure all instructions are clear and surveys carried out when required.

Updating orders from supplier acknowledgements checking product codes, quantities, prices etc. match our system. Liaising with our sales office project coordinator and suppliers on larger projects to ensure deliveries run smoothly and on time.

Updating our system with delivery dates to ensure information is accurate and visible for all to see. Booking in the purchase orders and confirming them for invoice in a timely manner.

Creating new products on our system.

Checking lead times for non-stock products.

Attend internal meetings as and when required.

Suggest alternatives for out of stock lines. Manage and prioritise own work load. Take ownership to ensure tasks are completed fully.

Maintaining electronic filing system. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Resolve invoice queries and other issues related to purchasing. Any other purchasing related tasks deemed necessary

You will be organised and be able to prioritise workload with a keen eye for detail. Have the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to perform Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing, self-motivated and driven.

About Us

With a Nottingham based Head Office, but with customers all over the UK and Ireland, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market.

SLS is the largest UK independent distributor in the laboratory industry, supplying a huge range of leading brands. Part of a wider European group of companies, The Dutscher Group, we have a footprint across Europe and one of Europe's largest stocks of consumables and scientific products, with purchase volumes to offer highly competitive market prices across our extensive product range (in excess of 600,000 SKUs).

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer. We offer support, training and ongoing development as well as giving you further career opportunities and promotions.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, company profit share scheme and pension contribution. We also provide you all the tools you need to do the job as well as the support of a brilliant management team and colleagues to support you as your find your feet in the role.

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Wilford Industrial Estate

Ruddington Lane

Nottingham

NG11 7EP


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