Job Reference: BBBH43900
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Concept Resourcing is pleased to be working with a growing organisation as they look to strengthen their Procurement function, with the addition of a Junior Buyer.
With this being an entry level role, a purchasing background is not essential however, the ideal candidate will attain a confident persona, great customer service skills with the ability to manage relationships and be commercially aware - maybe from a sales type background who will be able to assess clients requirements and advise of best products/services available on the market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the procurement process for a portfolio of diverse customers
* Building and maintain strong relationships with customers
* Reducing procurement expenditure for our customers
*Reacting to client enquiries quickly and efficiently
* Involved in procuring and buying a wide range of products and equipmentfrom local and international suppliers to fulfil customer requests
* Negotiating pricing and lead times with suppliers
* Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relationships
* Maintaining SLAs with customer and company policy
* Providing swift and viable sourcing solutions to customers
* Consistently achieving personal procurement targets and KPI's
Skills Required: -
* Previous experience within a customer service/sales OR purchasing type role
* Strong business acumen withexcellent customer service skills
* High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Confident and clear communicationskills
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* Flexible approach to workload
* Positive attitude and be able work well within a team or individually
* Ability to work under pressure
* Working experience using Microsoft Office
This role will offer a base salary of £24000 - £26,000 plus monthly and yearly bonus incentives.
The role will be office based, in a modern office facility with parking available in Southampton so the selected candidate MUST be UK based andable to reliably commute.
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: £22000 - £26000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Katie Wrighton
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