Buyer

3 months ago

Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom E Poppleton & Son Ltd Full time

**Introduction**
- Part-time or Full-time position - (25hrs per week part time / 37.5 hours full time)
- Our Office Hours for a Full-time position are 08:30 - 17:00 (Mon-Thurs) 08:30 - 14:00 (Fri)
- Office hours for Part-time position will be 08:00 - 13:00 (Mon-Fri)
- Flexible working hours can be agreed to suit within the office hours.
- Our Head Quarters is based in Mochdre, along the coast in North Wales home to many family attractions, places of beauty and near the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
- To provide an efficient and effective procurement service to projects and the business.
- Ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place to ensure that beneficial rates and terms are established and maintained throughout the supply chain, adding value to the business whilst at the same time meeting expected quality standards and ensuring that goods are expedited to meet project specific timescales.
- Generous annual holiday allowance.
- No experience needed, on the job training provided.

**Key Requirements of the Role**
- Comply with Business (and where necessary project) procurement procedures.
- Monitor flow of material requisitions and ensure authorisation protocol is followed.
- Process material requisitions in accordance with the company's processes, policies and procedures.
- Interface with key supply chain providers and conduct performance reviews.
- Monitor expenditure to ensure that up-to-date cost information is available and known to the Business.
- Negotiate deals, terms, and long-term arrangements with supply chain providers.
- Expedite supply chain providers in a proactive manner.
- Prepare tender enquiries and pricing schedules.
- Co-ordinate the provision of pricing information to support the compilation of tenders.
- Represent Procurement at meetings (both internal and external to the Business).
- Add value in reducing internal spend and monitor/report upon benefits delivered.
- Work to drive the business procurement strategy forward.
- Perform other duties as required by the Commercial Manager.
- Share the responsibility of responding to external phone calls and redirecting them accordingly.

**Needs to Know**

**Relationships**:

- Directors.
- Financial Lead.
- Finance/Accounts team members.
- Operations Manager.
- Manufacturing Manager.
- Project Manager/Supervisors.
- Commercial Manager/QS's/Estimators.
- Engineers.
- Supply Chain Providers.

**Skills**:

- Computer literacy.
- People Skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral.
- Initiative-taking with good negotiating skills.
- Ability to influence and sound commercial awareness.
- Ability to be assertive when necessary.

**Knowledge**:
**Microsoft Office Products**:

- Word.
- Excel.
- PowerPoint.

**Experience/Competencies**

**Work Experience (Desirable)**:

- Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials.
- Working knowledge of equipment costs.
- Electronic processing or order documentation.
- Previous experience/knowledge of procurement.

**Competencies (list below not exhaustive, training provided where necessary)**:

- Influencing / Negotiating - Strong negotiator with the ability and knowledge to influence the outcome.
- Budget / Cost Management - Commercially aware and focused on the management of supply costs and their relationship of budget allocation.
- Planning - Adopts an analytical approach to develop plans, based on achievable timescales.
- Deadline Management - Proactively manages workload and stakeholder network to achieve deliverables to committed dates/timeline.
- Analysis and Decision Making - Considers a range of factors and solutions before reaching a conclusion.
- Makes prompt decisions with a pragmatic focus and takes personal responsibility for delivering decisions that impact on the project and the business.
- Keep the project team fully aligned with all decisions and changes.
- Network and Relationship building - Recognises the importance of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and customers alike and proactively manages relationships in an initiative-taking way.
- Team Working - Participates willingly and demonstrates support for team decisions. Takes responsibility for doing their share of the work.
- Procurement and supplier management theory and practice - Keeps abreast of the latest procurement and supplier management thinking including the use of best practice tools and techniques.

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

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Colwyn Bay, LL28 5BS (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: POPPS0224

  • Buyer

    3 months ago

    Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom E Poppleton & Son Ltd Full time

    Our Introduction: **E Poppleton & Son Ltd are one of the UK's leading providers of quality ventilation solutions within the HVAC industry. Established in 1924, our company has a long and proud heritage leading to an award winning reputation for quality products and services.** Introduction: - Part time position - 25hrs per week. - Our Office Hours are...

  • Buyer

    4 months ago

    Dalgety Bay, United Kingdom Canmore Recruitment Full time

    Our client is a leading sub-contract manufacturer serving the telecommunications, automotive, and defence sectors. They are currently recruiting a Buyer, ideally with a background in light / electro-mechanical manufacturing. As a key player in the Procurement team, you'll ensure timely and cost-effective material acquisition to support the manufacturing...

  • Senior Delivery Buyer

    3 months ago

    Whitley Bay, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

    REQ ID: 120089 JOB TITLE: Senior Delivery Buyer - Engines SALARY: £39,400 - £52,200 POSTING END DATE: 23/11/23 LOCATION: Whitley Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of...

  • Senior Delivery Buyer

    3 months ago

    Whitley Bay, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

    **Job Description REQ ID: 120089 JOB TITLE: Senior Delivery Buyer - Engines SALARY: £39,400 - £52,200 POSTING END DATE: 23/11/23 LOCATION: Whitley Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact...

  • Business Data Insights Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Colwyn Bay, Conwy, United Kingdom iVendi Full time

    About iVendiiVendi is a pioneering company that develops innovative solutions for the automotive industry. With a strong presence in the UK, we have established ourselves as a leader in online and showroom solutions for car dealers, vehicle buyers, and finance providers.The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Data Analyst to join our team. As a...

  • Sales and Lettings Negotiator

    3 months ago

    Whitley Bay, United Kingdom Your Move - Chris Stonock Full time

    **About Us**: Your Move Whitley Bay operates as part of the esteemed Your Move Chris Stonock franchise, which boasts a network of 14 branches across the North East region. As a family-owned business, we have earned recognition for delivering outstanding customer service and implementing high-calibre marketing strategies to cater to our vendors and landlords....

  • Data Entry Support

    3 months ago

    Herne Bay, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    **DATA ENTRY SUPPORT** **LOCATION: HERNE BAY, KENT (IN PERSON)** **SALARY: £22660 - £27000** **THE ROLE** Sitting within the support functions of Finamply, you’ll be part of a collaborative team who assist our existing Mortgage & Protection Advisers in supporting their clients throughout the remortgage or house buying journey. With a keen eye for...

  • New Homes Sales Professional

    4 days ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Executive to join our Places Development team. As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesDiscover and pursue new leads to build and maintain the sales pipelineNegotiate deals and maintain...

  • New Homes Sales Professional

    4 days ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Executive to join our Places Development team. As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesDiscover and pursue new leads to build and maintain the sales pipelineNegotiate deals and maintain...

  • Mortgage Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Mortgage Operations Specialist to join our team at Finamply. As a key member of our Financial Services business, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our mortgage processes.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain accurate records of client information, mortgage...

  • Mortgage Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Mortgage Operations Specialist to join our team at Finamply. As a key member of our Financial Services business, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our mortgage processes.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain accurate records of client information, mortgage...

  • New Homes Sales Professional

    3 days ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Executive to join our team at Places Development. As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesDiscover and pursue new leads to build and maintain the sales pipelineNegotiate deals and maintain...

  • New Homes Sales Professional

    3 days ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Executive to join our team at Places Development. As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesDiscover and pursue new leads to build and maintain the sales pipelineNegotiate deals and maintain...

  • Mortgage Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Mortgage Operations Specialist to join our team at Finamply. As a key member of our Financial Services business, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our mortgage processes.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain accurate records of client information, mortgage...

  • Mortgage Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Mortgage Operations Specialist to join our team at Finamply. As a key member of our Financial Services business, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our mortgage processes.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain accurate records of client information, mortgage...

  • New Homes Sales Professional

    7 hours ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join our team at Places Development, a leading social enterprise in the UK. As a Sales Executive, you will play a crucial role in securing buyers for our shared ownership homes on our developments.Our approach to marketing and sales is refreshing, and we're just as interested in assessing...

  • New Homes Sales Professional

    8 hours ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join our team at Places Development, a leading social enterprise in the UK. As a Sales Executive, you will play a crucial role in securing buyers for our shared ownership homes on our developments.Our approach to marketing and sales is refreshing, and we're just as interested in assessing...

  • Shared Ownership Sales Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Places Development Full time

    Places Development is a leading social enterprise in the UK, dedicated to building sustainable and inclusive communities. We are seeking a driven Sales Executive to play a vital role in promoting shared ownership homes within our latest development. As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for generating leads, managing the sales pipeline, and ensuring...

  • Financial Services Case Manager

    3 days ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Mortgage Case Manager to join our team at Finamply. As a key member of our Financial Services department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth processing of mortgage applications.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate the mortgage application process from start to finish,...

  • Financial Services Case Manager

    3 days ago

    Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom Finamply Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Mortgage Case Manager to join our team at Finamply. As a key member of our Financial Services department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth processing of mortgage applications.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate the mortgage application process from start to finish,...