This role will include:

• Negotiating costs, ranges and supply in defined product areas as part of an overall Procurement Team to ensure appropriate and cost-effective solutions
• Communicating and negotiating with a range of existing and new suppliers and manufacturers on a daily basis including building and maintaining relationships
• Manage stock levels in line with customer forecasts
• Ensure that accurate records are maintained and are up to date
• Dealing with difficult or unexpected situations in a professional manner
• Working as part of a busy professional team to ensure that we are able to offer excellent customer service through the availability of the optimum product range

Criteria

• Proven ability to negotiate and communicate effectively to build lasting relationships with suppliers
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads on your own initiative
  • Good IT Experience including Microsoft Office - Word/Excel/Outlook skills
  • Ability to work well and flexibly with others
  • Experience of both working within a team and individually
  • Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Packaging Material knowledge is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Attractive package offered
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for Excellent Career Development