Purchasing Account Manager

Reed Business Support are seeking an enthusiastic Purchasing Account Manager to join our clients established team during a period of rapid growth. This role is crucial for facilitating the next stage of our clients expansion plans and requires a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and strong negotiation skills.

Day to day of the role:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs, running and compiling daily stock reports.
• Coordinate and manage enquiries and quotations with suppliers, negotiate prices, and progress with recommendations and proposals.
• Process orders and communicate with suppliers regarding product and quantity requirements.
• Schedule orders to meet production needs and ensure continuity of required stock levels.
• Direct and monitor the management of special and direct delivery purchase orders, ensuring all orders are processed and reported back to the sales team and customers as required.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm or change orders and communicate any updates to PO’s and inventory to the sales team.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery and liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products are collected or delivered in good condition.
• Assist with tracking and customs clearance procedures for overseas orders.
• Adhere to procedures and policies when analysing situations or data to determine appropriate action.
• Book in deliveries and goods, notifying relevant channels of any discrepancies with supplier goods.
• Maintain the supplier information document and review supplier prices regularly.
• Assist the Operations Manager and Purchasing Supervisor with other duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a purchasing role.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal.
• Exceptional organisational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage workloads, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Flexibility to manage and adapt to change.
• Positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Problem-solving skills to find solutions and make decisions.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

• Generous Monthly Company Bonus Scheme after probation.
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with an option to join a holiday buy-back scheme for up to 5 days.
• Working hours: 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• On-site parking.

This client is looking to interview urgently so please apply now for your chance to be considered.