Buyer
To support the existing Projects/Service/Camerfield Buying team on a day to day basis contacting suppliers to obtain quotes and ensure timely delivery of products and services. Keeping detailed records, inputting orders, managing invoices and other relevant associated duties. You may also be required to assist within the stores/warehouse as appropriate.
- Closing Date:TBC
- Job Location:Nelson, Head Office
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Contract Type
Full time -
Salary
Dependent on previous experience -
Hours
40 hours per week
Typical Responsibilties
- Support and liaise with the Contracts and Site teams to ensure they obtain the products necessary to complete their works.
- To enthusiastically take on new tasks under the supervision of senior staff.
- Contacting suppliers to obtain cross-quotations for products to ensure we are purchasing the best products at the best price.
- Managing and agreeing delivery times with suppliers.
- Identifying new potential suppliers and products.
- Keeping detailed records of all purchases via purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices etc.
- Ensuring all products purchased comply with our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards.
- Resolving disputes and account queries between suppliers and the company.
- Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.
| Qualifications | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| NVQ Level 2 in Business & Administration or equivalent IT qualification | Desirable | Application |
| Experience | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Experience of working in a busy office | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Balancing administrative duties whilst responding to telephone and e-mail queries | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Experience of order processing | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Skills / Abilities | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent customer service skills | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Great telephone manner | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Excellent oral and written communication skills | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to maintain accuracy throughout large amounts of data input | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Work independently, prioritising your own workload | Essential | Interview / Application |
| The ability to work with an organised, methodical approach | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout the company | Essential | Interview |
| Other | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Takes pride and responsibility in your work | Essential | Interview |
| Enthusiasm and willingness to learn | Essential | Interview |
Email your CV, job application form and any relevant further information to recruitment@protec.co.uk
