Junior Buyer

To assist the Projects & Procurement Manager with maintaining relationships with vendors and negotiating prices and delivery deadlines. To be responsible for buying products within remit, creating purchase orders and keeping up to date with industry trends.
- Assist with the placement of replenishment orders, to include creating weekly ordering spreadsheet, placing supplier orders, checking pro forma invoice costs & quantities, arranging invoice payment & filing of associated paperwork
- Work closely with the supply base to ensure availability is maintained, whilst managing the waste performance within budget
- Manage and update an active document of POs placed and expected supplier delivery dates
- Follow up with suppliers on outstanding POs
- Regular collation of paid commercial invoices for reconciliation with finance
- Maintain system minimum stock quantity amounts
- Assist with the supplier returns process, updating the outstanding returns spreadsheet and chase suppliers for sign off and credit
- Assist and support the raw materials procurement process and cover this when necessary
- Interact with suppliers and warehouse on returns and stock purchasing related issues
- Support the aims and ethos of Flavour Warehouse, setting a good example in terms of dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of Flavour Warehouse and its individual divisions
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
- Previous procurement experience within the Retail or FMCG industries
- Expert user of Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and V lookups
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Good Business acumen
- A good problem solver, with a positive can-do attitude
- Able to work cross functionally

**What’s on offer?**
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Cash-back health scheme (Westfield Health) including remote GP services
Discounts for Retail / Holidays / Wellbeing / Days Out (Westfield Rewards)
Discounted hardware & e-liquids
Life Insurance
On-site gym
On-site car park
Additional benefits with service

**Job Type**: Permanent