Purchasing Executive (Supply Chain)

Job location: Agivey, Ballymoney

Salary: To be confirmed

Hours: 37.5

Worktime: 9am - 5pm

Closing date: 28/02/2022

Employer: Christies Direct

Business: Wholesale

Address: 150 Bann Road

Ballymoney

Postcode: BT53 7PD

Telephone: 028 27668024

Email: hr@christiesdirect.com

Website: www.christiesdirect.com

Job Duties: Negotiating with suppliers and placing Purchase Orders.Maintaining product details on our bespoke system setting up new products and keeping details current, i.e., updating Bill of Materials.Managing production schedules.Arranging imports and checking duty.Following up on invoice queries.Analysing purchasing data & preparing reports for management team.Hitting Team focussed KPIsWorking with Purchasing Manager on product selection and brand forecasts.Planning Promotion Calendar & providing feedback on promotion success.Some travel may be required for the role (Trade Shows in the UK and Overseas).Ad-hoc duties as advised by the Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:GCSE Maths & English A-C or Equivalent.12 months experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Buying.Proven IT Skills including Office (Outlook and Excel are essential) and Office365, Teams.Ability to demonstrate organisational and numerical skills.Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.Ability to work as part of a team.Desirable:Proven success in negotiating with suppliers. Production planning.Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral) in a 2nd language.CIPS Qualifications.Knowledge of Dangerous Goods.Experience in working with shipping companies and couriers.

Application Method: Please send a copy of your CV to the employer by post, e-mail (see employer details) or via www.jobcentreonline.com to apply.

Emp ref POSC-Q1-2022

Other Information: All interviewees to site are required to wear masks upon arrival and sanitise hands and ring the bell at reception for attention.