Buyer​/Purchaser

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Buyer / Purchaser to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, ongoing temporary basis.

• Purchase and schedule material supplies according to specifications.
• Raise purchase orders and gain appropriate business sign off for all purchases.
• Build and maintain good supplier relations and negotiate order terms.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving.
• Assist relevant parties on vendor rejects and follow‑on actions.
• Reporting onto the system and keeping track of lead times and orders placed and received.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
• Liaise with the various teams and assist with supplier quotations.
• Assist with relevant new vendor applications, monitoring and maintaining approved vendor status.
• The ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment with a flexible approach to changing work priorities at short notice.
• Answering the phone, email questions and providing general office support where required.
• Constant daily communication with various teams and managers to determine supply needs and time frames required for the day and proactively for the week / month.
• You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may be reasonable required in line with your main duties and that are commensurate with the grade.

• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to react quickly and think outside the box to resolve issue.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workload.
• Good attention to detail.

• Monday – Thursday 08 : 00 – 17 : 00, Friday 08 : 00 – 13 : 00 (Flexibility available).

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.

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