Assure Personnel are pleased to be supporting an Industrial client who supply products internationally. They are looking for a Buyer to join their team in Loughton, this role will be reporting into the Director, you will work together to create and implement a robust group procurement process.

Responsibilities
*Review current stock holdings, sales run rates, manufacturing lead times and supplier MOQ, planned promotional activity
*Forecast future demand, including seasonal products and calculate stock requirements for the nominated Product Portfolio
*Maintain optimum stock availability
*Raise all Purchase Orders for all items with the nominated suppliers
*Review all Proforma Invoices and manage the authorisation process and confirmation with the supplier
*Oversee the despatch and shipping process with the supplier and the nominated Freight Agent
*Monitor Freight Reports and chase suppliers to ensure timely delivery of all agreed shipments and update expected delivery dates on the system
*Co-ordinate with central warehouse team for Booking-In of Orders and prioritisation of urgent deliveries
*Ensure Import Tariff codes are correct on the system and updated where necessary for all items within the nominated Product Portfolio.
*Manage the efficient phasing in and out of obsolete and replacement items whilst maximising stock availability and sales opportunities
*Manage suppliers for the timely delivery and launch of new products aligned with New Catalogue launches and Marketing promotional activity.
*Quality control and warranty
*Product sourcing and new product introduction

Skills Required
*A proven track record in a similar role
*Proven track record reviewing stock
*Experience raising purchase orders
*Experience managing suppliers
Benefits
*Annual salary review
*Life assurance
*Healthcare
REF: INDCO