Purchasing Executive

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Purchasing Executive (Supply Chain) - Ballymoney - Permanent

If you come from a purchasing/procurement background and for a new opportunity offering great benefits, apply today.

Our client are currently implementing their European expansion plan, with a new European distribution centre and new online marketplaces. Their goal is to better serve their European customers with a wider product range and faster delivery times. This is where you come in!

Company benefits include:

• £Negotiable salary (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday, weekends off
• Hybrid working opportunity after 6 months
• Opportunities to utilise Flexitime
• Life Assurance
• Store discounts
• Employee Assistance and Healthcare schemes
• Social events
• Free parking & much more!

As an experienced purchaser you will join the procurement team to drive this exciting project forward and ensure that inventory levels are at the level required to deliver objectives. Duties will include:

• Negotiating with suppliers and placing purchase orders
• Maintaining product details, setting up new products and keeping details current, i.e.: updating Bill of Materials.
• Managing warranty claims
• Arranging imports and checking duty
• Following up on invoice queries
• Analysing purchasing data & preparing reports for management team
• Working with Purchasing Manager on product selection and brand forecasts
• Some travel may be required for the role (Trade Shows in the UK and Overseas)
• Performing range reviews based on product performance
• Ensuring optimum stock levels are maintained

What experience do you need?

• GCSE Maths & English A-C or Equivalent
• 12+ months experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Buying role
• Proven IT Skills – Including Office (Outlook and Excel are essential), Office365 and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to demonstrate organisational and numerical skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work as part of a team

If you are interested in this position we encourage you to apply online, email or call Heather on in strictest confidence.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.