3rd Party Liquid Buyer

**JOB OVERVIEW**
To assist 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.
**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist with the placement of replenishment orders, including stock maintenance utilising an ERP system, placing supplier orders, checking pro forma invoice costs & quantities and liaising with Finance on credits and payments
- Identify and research trends within the Vaping industry, reporting findings to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, stakeholders
- Work closely with the supply base to ensure Group availability is maintained
- Research new products, recommend and develop profitable ranges to present Head of Procurement
- Keep abreast of market trends and competitor activity in a fast-paced environment, to help identify new opportunities as well as changes to our existing offering
- Manage and update the ERP system POs placed and expected supplier delivery dates
- Liaise with marketing and eCommerce teams to develop and maintain professional working relationships and ensure sales are maximised through the site and in line with the overall strategy
- Follow up with suppliers on outstanding POs
- Assist in searching supply base to source out-of-stock products where necessary
- Work with Finance to ensure commercial invoices, delivery documents are all correct for reconciliation of supplier accounts
- Feedback to retail and online regarding out-of-stock products and estimated delivery times
- Maintain system minimum stock quantity amounts
- Assist with the store and online range change and planogram process
- Assist with the supplier returns process
- Product file maintenance, setting up new products and updating changes on existing products
- Interact with suppliers and warehouse on returns and stock purchasing-related issues
- Assist with general team report running and ad hoc analysis as required
- Support the aims and ethos of the Flavour Warehouse Group, setting a good example in terms of dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance
- Promote and ensure the excellent reputation of the group
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
- Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to devise a Category Strategy
- Work in partnership with the improvement and implementation Procurement Strategy
- Undertake any other tasks which can be reasonably expected in relation to the role

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PERSON SPECIFICATION*
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE*
- Previous procurement experience within the Retail or FMCG industries
- CIPS qualification preferential
- 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
- Good organisation and presentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive in problem-solving
- Able to work effectively under pressure

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PERSONAL QUALITIES*
- Work well within a team
- A determined attitude and a desire to continuously improve
- Demonstrate honesty when dealing with others and take responsibility for your actions
- Show courage to speak up and skilfully influence others to gain buy-in
- Recognise areas for development and proactively seek opportunities to further your personal learning and development
- Demonstrate curiosity and make the most of opportunities to learn, improve and innovate individually, as a team and within the company
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to build team spirit and purpose
- Show a keen interest in the organisation, its goals, performance and external influences
- Have a commercial mindset and demonstrate cost consciousness
- Remain committed to your learning and development by setting realistic goals and how your contribution has impacted your colleagues and the wider business

We are a dynamic, fast-paced business and we want to recruit people who can connect and live our Company Values of Trust, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation & Passion.

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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

**Job Type**: Permanent