We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our Purchasing team. The buyer will report directly to the Senior Buyer/Team Leader and will be responsible for the purchasing of all Company inventory in line with the Company’s forecasting and demand model whilst ensuring inventory and product margin targets are achieved. It is the buyer’s role to drive National Distribution Centre stock availability ensuring the Company achieves its inventory and service level related targets.

This is a hybrid role, base location is our National Distribution Centre which is based in Nottingham.

This position is on a Full-Time basis working Monday to Friday.

The new role holder will be responsible for;

• Responsible for Purchasing & Supplier Management within the ERP system. Effectively utilising the Safety Stock, Master Scheduling and the Order and Supplier Management modules within AX to achieve department and Company targets.
• Responsible for the buying of all Company inventory in line with the Company's forecast and demand
• Manage and maintain the data integrity of the Safety Stock within the ERP system.
• Forecasting likely levels of demand for products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency.
• To achieve service availability and other Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets via effective inventory management optimisation. Management of the process, issue and monitoring of Purchase Orders (PO) ensuring that there is sufficient, and relevant and timely feedback provided to Internal Departments when problems occur.
• Responsible for the data integrity of suppliers, pricing, terms and relevant purchasing parameters which ensure smooth master scheduling processing within the ERP system.
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Achieve service availability and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
• Identify through self-conducted analysis recommendations to increase Forecast accuracy, improve customer service levels and reduce total costs; managing the implementation of these recommendations as appropriate
• Develop and communicate reports to Internal Departments, providing suitable updates and feedback as required
• Dealing with all requisition requests from Marketing and or other internal departments for supplies, or services required from third party suppliers.
• Investigate forecast discrepancies and inventory issues, effectively reporting findings back to the Purchasing Manager
• Working with the Senior Buyer and Team Leader to develop and maintain ERP processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), work instructions and files relevant to the Department.
•  Actively identify, analyse and contribute towards cross-functional improvement projects.
• Continually look for, and suggest, ways we can improve the service we provide to Health Care professionals and our mutual clients.
• Ensure that all services are provided in accordance with current legislation / NHS guidelines and Company process and policy.
• Attend supplier, Operations and Company meetings as and when required
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, co-workers, supervisors and external contacts.
• Assist in the training and development of less experienced staff by providing on-the-job and hands on training.
• To Manage and resolve all invoice queries and discrepancies communicating any high impacting issues to the Purchasing Manage

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent preferred
• Clean driving license is desirable, limited travel on behalf of the company
• Buying and negotiation experience within a high volume Purchasing environment.
• Forecast/Demand Planning ERP system experience and knowledge
• Demand/Inventory Management Experience
• Ability to manage and prioritise heavy workload.
• The ability to use initiative and cope under pressure whilst working within the requirements of the department’s procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure within set timelines
• Comes to work with a clear can-do positive attitude and can actively motivate those around you

We will provide you with:

• A competitive salary with an annual pay review
• 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays;
• Competitive company pension and private healthcare schemes as well as life insurance cover;
• Our bespoke employee reward and recognition platform;
• Access to our comprehensive employee assistance benefits;
• The opportunity to be part of our award winning culture!

To apply for the position please email a copy of your CV to us. Any personal information you share with us will be treated in line with our company Privacy Notice, available via legal notices on our website.

Fittleworth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, religion / belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.