Buyer

Inspired by the beauty and precision of historical detail and experienced in the use of modern materials and techniques, Hetherington Newman are the award-winning makers of bespoke furniture and architectural joinery.

In this role you will be our primary negotiator, working with suppliers to achieve the best prices, you will also be responsible for the management of all company purchases, stock control, order processing and budgeting.

**Essential Duties**
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure we purchase materials at a competitive price
- Manage the procurement of goods and supplies
- Keep the business up to date on delivery dates and stock control
- Ensure all orders on are dealt with in a timely manner
- Introduce and manage costing capture for materials consumed in projects
- Stock downdating & set up safety stocks to automate reordering
- Monitor & progress acknowledgements / delivery for long lead time items, ensuring the business is kept up to date with timescales
- Management of purchase orders ensuring they match up to the correct budget stream within the business
- Ensure all bespoke orders are progressed to timescales including ordering of samples

**Experience/Requirements**
- Experience of working within a similar role
- Demonstrable experience in building relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Able to work well under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail

**Skills & Qualifications**
- Buying experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong administration skills
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

**Benefits**:

- Private medical/dental insurance
- Company pension

**Working hours**:

- 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
- 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)

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

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Glossop, SK13 7AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- buyer: 3 years (required)