Senior Stock Buyer Shildon, England
Job description
We are currently looking for a Senior Stock Purchaser, to join the growing team at Kellars Ltd.
Kellars is a leading, independent flooring wholesaler supplying a range of flooring to retailers, trade customers, and other flooring wholesalers and prides ourselves on our exceptional Customer Service.
Applicants should have a minimum of two year’s experience in a purchasing role dealing with multiple suppliers.
The most important attributes we would be looking for are:
· Excellent organisational skills
· Has a good attitude to problem solving
· Can be flexible
· Is happy to continue learning on the job
· Confident telephone manner
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Someone who is able to take ownership of the role and use their own initiative
· Be able to work as both part of a team and independently
· GCSE grades C or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English
A basic overview of the role would be:
- Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock.
- Enter details into the internal databases.
- Communicate with buyers on what products and quality is needed.
- Regular audits and stock control.
- Keep updated inventory records.
- Communicate with company, due dates of deliveries.
- Negotiate production issues.
- Negotiating Production and shipping plans with suppliers.
- Dealing with international suppliers
Company benefits
28 Days holidays Including bank holidays
Friends and family discount to flooring within group
Competitive salary
Full training will be given for internal computer system, knowledge of Microsoft office/google docs would be advantageous.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Have you had any international buying experience?
- What were your previous responsibilities as a buyer?
Work Location: One location
