Buyer

**Overview**
The role is a new position within the business joining our existing team as a Buyer. EWC want to build a buying and purchasing department that ensures the business is achieving best buying practices across the group whilst building relationships with our supply chain offering best value. Value is determined by finding the right blend of commercial competitiveness, product quality and excellent service.

The role will include ensuring existing and new supply chain members have been appropriately onboarded utilising the company ISO compliant process and procedures.

Day to day operations are also to be conducted in-line with commercial best practices, financial compliance and in a manner that provides full audit traceability from source of enquiry through to delivery to the end user.

**Duties**
- Manage the receipt and inspection of all deliveries, ensuring compliance with HSE and environmental standards.
- Maintain accurate records of stock, plant, and equipment using Microsoft 4PS.
- Monitor and reconcile stock levels, ensuring accuracy in both quantity and quality.
- Track and report on the financial impact of stock usage, write-offs, and adjustments.
- Liaise with the Accounts Team to support cost tracking for materials and waste disposal.
- Ensure all incoming stock is correctly documented and stored in line with operational needs.
- Use Joblogic to allocate materials to specific jobs and ensure timely booking in/out.
- Support engineers and office staff in following best practices for material handling and waste segregation.
- Maintain up-to-date pricing and ensure inventory valuations reflect current supplier rates.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Experience managing stock levels of electrical materials, including setting reorder thresholds and maintaining accurate records. (E)
- Proven ability to generate inventory and usage reports for senior management, finance teams, or auditors. (E)
- Experience analysing stock loss trends and implementing preventative measures, particularly in a maintenance or wholesaling environment. (E)
- Familiarity with waste management processes, including Waste Transfer Notes and WEEE compliance. (E)

**Knowledge**
- Good working knowledge of electrical materials, components, and consumables commonly used in maintenance and installation. (E)
- Understanding of efficient stores layout and stock flow for electrical components in an office-based environment. (E)
- Proficient in using Microsoft 4PS or similar ERP systems for inventory and financial tracking. (E)
- Knowledge of safe disposal practices for electrical and hazardous waste. (E)
- Awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations relevant to electrical maintenance. (D)
- Understanding of PPE requirements for field engineers and maintaining issue logs. (D)
- Awareness of data security and confidentiality when handling supplier, job, and stock data. (D)

**Skills**
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stock lines and job allocations. (E)
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. (E)
- Ability to build effective working relationships with engineers, project managers, and suppliers. (E)
- Confident in influencing and negotiating with internal teams and third-party suppliers. (E)
- Competent in conducting regular stock audits and reconciliations. (E)
- Analytical skills to interpret data and present findings clearly. (D)
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and digital tools, including Joblogic or similar job management systems. (D)
- Ability to manage high volumes when necessary

**Other**
- Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel to other sites if required. (E)
- Positive attitude toward continuous learning and development. (E)
- Willingness to support occasional out-of-hours work, agreed in advance. (D)
- **E - Essential | D - Desirable**_

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

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance

**Experience**:

- Buyer: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person