Buyer

Are you:

· Ready to take your buying skills to the next level?

· Interested in joining our growing team of drinks dispense industry specialists, providing drinks dispense equipment at over 90000 licenced premises across the UK plus at concerts, festivals and racecourses, stadiums and arenas including the O2 Arena, Lords, Hyde Park and the Isle of Wight Festival.

· Ready to be welcomed into our key team of drinks dispense solutions experts who deliver customer service excellence and keep our customers pouring?

You'll receive:

* A salary to £28000pa negotiable on experience

* Bonus/incentive scheme paid quarterly.

* 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays p.a.=31 days pa

* Opportunities to pursue professional qualifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional(CIPS), access to advanced training programmes in procurement, supply chain management and negotiation skills

* Benefits including: life assurance, BUPA healthcare, discounts from leading brands, wellbeing scheme (includes immediate family- access to physio, private GP appointments, financial and legal advice), company pension scheme with employer contributions. Free premium hot and soft drinks.

* Industry leading training with ongoing support plus a structured career development path

* A working pattern of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

* Potential to suggest improvements and see your successes celebrated company wide.

Your typical day as a Buyer:

Our Buyer will be an integral part of the procurement team, responsible for supporting purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in procurement, providing hands-on experience in supply management, vendor relations and contract negotiation.

You'll ensure optimisation of company assets, to fully and continually satisfy customers' and end users' requirements, maintaining suitable economic inventory levels. Taking a lead in procuring from approved suppliers and service providers, you'll drive cost reduction initiatives and contribute to overall budget management. At Innserve, we are One Big Team, and We Keep Britain Pouring.

You'll already have:

· A degree level education or equivalent is ideal.

· A proven track record of achieving results, preferably in a supply chain, purchasing, buying or procurement environment.

· Proven communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

· Detailed knowledge of the procurement process and be able to demonstrate good negotiation and influencing skills.

· A full UK driving licence allowing would be ideal as there will be occasions when you'll need to travel to visit suppliers.

· Experience with MRP controlled production environments(desirable)

· You will have strong organisational and planning skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Comprehensive IT skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with stock management systems would be beneficial.

· A desire to develop your existing skills while also learning about Supply Chain and other areas of the business.

Please note we may close to new applications earlier than the date specified.

At Innserve, we are One Big Team. Interested in joining us?