purchasing agent Blandford Forum, England
Job description
About Wessex Internet
Wessex Internet is a dynamic and fast-growing Internet Provider in the South West that is changing the way full fibre broadband is rolled out in rural areas. We believe that the countryside deserves lightning-fast broadband and are passionate in delivering a fantastic service to thousands of customers whose copper line upgrade is deemed uncommercial by the rest of the industry.
We design, build, and manage our own 3000km FTTP (Fibre to the Property) network in-house and are one of the leading suppliers making use of several Government funded voucher programmes. We are excited to be extending our network and bringing full fibre broadband to over 10,000 homes and business in the New Forest with connection aimed for February 2024.
Wessex Internet is a multi-award-winning company, having won multiple awards including, Best Rural Fibre Provider 2022 and are finalist in 3 awards in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards.
Wessex Internet is growing fast; we have doubled in size in the last 18 months and currently have over 180 full time members of staff. Our vision is to scale whilst retaining our excellent and personal customer service. In order to make our teams more effective and efficient we are investing in world class business systems and processes. Wessex Internet wants to change the broadband experience, setting it apart from other internet providers.
We believe in building a great place to work, where everyone’s contribution is valued, and everybody has the chance to raise their ideas and make a difference every day. Wessex Internet is a finalist in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards 2023 for the Best Company to work for.
Every one of us is responsible for the continued success of Wessex Internet, each individual has something valuable to offer, and together we’re constantly looking for better ways to serve more people. We offer multiple career pathways and excellent career progression from Civils, Planning to office staff. It is exciting time at Wessex Internet, and we are recruiting for the best people to join us!
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Finance/ Buying department of Wessex Internet. Reporting into the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for raising and placing orders, dealing directly with suppliers and dealing with inventory. The successful candidate will require exceptional organisational skills and possess the ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.
You will be the first point of contact with our suppliers and negotiating with them to achieve the best price. Dealing with all procurement on an individual and bulk basis. You will also be assisting or covering the warehouse manager when they are on leave. The successful candidate would need at least 2 years of office administrative experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to get into the telecommunications industry or if you want to further your career in the Purchasing industry then we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Ordering materials as directed by the Procurement Manager
- First point of contact for suppliers, working the suppliers to negotiate the best price for all items
- Raise and placing purchase orders with suppliers
- Liaising with supplier on Returns or any defected goods or delivery issues
- Assisting or covering the Warehouse Manager during times of absences
- Liaise and coordinate with logistics and customs agents to ensure timely delivery of goods from overseas
- Maintenance of product lead time to ensure delivery expectations are met
- Ensure stock held is accurate, adjusting if necessary, after investigation
- Calculate inventory requirements to meet likely demand
- Maintenance of products within the ERP system when implemented
- Receipt items into stock and issuing items to vehicles
- Implement a process for tracking and reviewing the wear and tear by item, vehicle and employee
- Maintaining kit lists for each of our fleet Vehicles (facilitation for the work, not the consumables required above)
- Support the day-to-day business procurement needs to meet and exceed internal and external customer needs as required
Requirements
- Experience using accounting Software/ Xero
- Raising and creating invoice and purchase orders
- Previous experience in purchasing stock and negotiating with Suppliers (Advantageous)
- 2 years of office administrative experience
- Confident making key decisions under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Works well individually and as part of a team
- Have an agile & flexible approach to work
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank Holidays
- The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced Family Pay
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career - We’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
- Free breakfast – including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day
- Regular social events
- Free onsite parking
- 75% discount to Wessex Internet package
Find out what it’s really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role Type: Full Time/Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Hybrid / Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
