Account Manager / Buyer

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative print and communications company is looking for a dynamic individual to join their fast-paced team. This role involves producing print specifications, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring project deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating excellent time management and communication skills. If you are enthusiastic about improving processes and enjoy working on multiple projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate print specifications and manage quality issues.
• Estimate costs and negotiate with suppliers for better deals.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

M.I.S Software

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a dynamic print and communications company that specializes in growing customers' businesses via offline channels. This company prides itself on creating an open, collaborative, and fast-paced working environment with a dedicated team.

The client is seeking a fast-thinking, dynamic, and highly motivated individual capable of shaping solutions to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility in workload management to handle peaks and troughs, and providing ad hoc support as needed. Excellent time management skills are essential to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. The ability to make independent project decisions is also crucial.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce accurate print specifications, select suitable suppliers, and request quotes.
• Estimate costs efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Review submitted costs, identify discrepancies, potential savings, and negotiation opportunities.
• Manage quality issues related to deliveries or services, ensuring satisfactory resolution.
• Raise and process purchase orders and related documentation.
• Handle daily administration using the company's M.I.S and other software packages.
• Liaise with Account Managers and Sales teams when taking client briefs.
• Manage print requirements for various direct mail campaigns.
• Knowledge of offline marketing routes (e.g., door drops, P.A.M, insert placement) is beneficial but not essential.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

Person Specification

• Must be a considerate team player within the production team and collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams.
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive, eager to understand what is being purchased and why.
• Always looking for opportunities to improve.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in communication and negotiation.
• Capable of prioritizing schedules and managing workload effectively, raising issues promptly.
• Decisive and able to make effective decisions quickly.