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Job title
Buyer
Ref no. | BHN567691 |
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Salary | £25,000 - £33,000/annum |
Location | Romsey, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
FMCG/Stockist/Distributor business based on the outskirts of Southampton require a Buyer. Applicants need previous procurement or supply chain experience, have commercial acumen, the "eye for a deal", IT literate and a great team player.
Key skills required for this role
Buyer, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Procurement
Important
Buyer, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Procurement
Job description
FMCG/Stockist/Distributor business based on the outskirts of Southampton require a Buyer. Applicants need previous procurement or supply chain experience, have commercial acumen, the "eye for a deal", IT literate and a great team player.
Working as part of a small multi-discipline commercial team the Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and stock management activities.
Specific duties of the Buyer role include:
- Manage customer order process from receipt to despatch
- Sourcing of products from new and existing suppliers
- Ensure products are delivered from suppliers OTIF
- Manage stock levels and replenishment plans in MS Excel
- Liaison with warehouse and other departments
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous purchasing, supply chain, logistics, customer services or Buyer experience
- Experienced using MS Excel in a working environment
- Commercial acumen and/or the ability to negotiate with suppliers
- Proactive, positive and outgoing personality
- Happy to be site-based 5 days per week. Role is commutable from; Salisbury, Andover, Winchester, Eastleigh, Totton and Southampton