Purchasing Specialist, based Leeds
Purchasing Specialist, based Leeds
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Farnell
Farnell an Avnet company is a global highservice distributor of technology products services and solutions for electronic system design maintenance and repair.
We have a new opportunity to join our supply chain team as a Purchasing Specialist based in Leeds 12.This flexible hybrid working role gives you the worklife balance to work from home and the office and you will be glad to know you dont need to know about electronics!
We are looking for someone who is driven and enjoys learning building strong relationships and working together. Making decisions independently and working autonomously are a big part of the day in life here at Farnell Global.
Reporting to the Regional Buying Manager you will be responsible for purchasing order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability for our private label products.
This role is all about integrating with the product supporting new product introductions providing stock feedback on items historical research market trends vendor and product integration. To support this you will work closely with product managers buyers and sales to ensure they are all aligned. Being able to voice opinions and building trust and strong relationships is essential along with working collaboratively as part of a winning team!
This role is suitable for someone with experience working in Supply chains such as buying or demand planning order management and with a passion for learning!
Whats in it for you
Along with offering a competitive salary package we also offer:
- A welcoming team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
- A strong opendoor policy within management
- An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
- FREE Onsite Parking
- Flexible homeworking
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Reward schemes
Key Requirements for the role:
- Strong computer skills (Word Excel Outlook) and the ability to easily pick up inhouse systems.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
- Customer focused
Key Accountabilities:
- Purchases and provides order fulfilment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier ontime delivery.
- Manages the order status process including ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in the companys systems. Ensures post Purchase Order (PO) placement updates are complete following the PO backlog management process including tracking reporting and communication with matrix team members and working with supplier(s) to meet deliveries.
- Develops and manages relationships with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments include system and process improvements at both the company and the supplier.
- Negotiates pricing with suppliers and provides quotes to the sales team to support customer opportunities.
- Works with warehouse and logistics teams including transportation carriers to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements.
- Manages nonconforming inventory including product disposition and inprocess failures.
- Provides timely communication to planners sales and customer operations on order status and problem resolution.
- Assists in managing inventory aging and fill rate including disposition stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet the goals of the business.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants Asia applicants EMEA applicants .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
