Purchaser (Supply Chain / Logistics)

Ernest-Gordon-Recruitment-Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 40k OTE

Career progression

Training provided

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest-Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Purchaser (Supply Chain/Logistics) for our Watford office. You will source goods globally, negotiate with suppliers, and support a busy procurement team in the energy, construction and mining sectors.

This is a training-focused role with clear progression to Senior Buyer, a Monday–Friday, office-based schedule in Watford, offering £27,000–£29,000 plus a bonus (OTE up to £40,000) and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain/logistics
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to train and progress into a Purchaser role

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to source goods from around the world
• Negotiate with suppliers and provide quotes
• Work within energy, construction and mining sectors

Job description

Purchaser (Supply Chain / Logistics) (BBBH26556a) Watford, England

Salary: GBP27000 - GBP29000 per annum + Bonus (OTE up to 40k) + Progression

Purchaser (Supply Chain / Logistics)
£27,000 - £29,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 40k) + Progression + Training + Company Benefits
Watford, Hertfordshire

Are you from a background in supply chain/logistics and looking to develop your career into a Purchaser, with full internal training on negotiating and clear routes to progress to a Senior?

Are you looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company, in a lively office environment for a thriving company offering an achievable bonus scheme?

In this role you will be working within a close-knit procurement team who will help mould and develop your skills, allowing you to progress into a fully-fledged Purchaser. You will be making outbound sales calls to source a range of goods from around the world, working within the energy, construction, and mining industries.

Since their incorporation nearly 20 years ago this procurement company pride themselves on their excellent levels of growth in recent years, boasting multiple offices and an ever growing portfolio of blue-chip clients. They continuously develop and progress their staff, allowing clear pathways to senior roles such as Senior Buyer and Account Manager in the near future.

This role would suit somebody perhaps from a supply chain, logistics, or procurement background for a challenging yet rewarding role, utilising their communication skills and attention to detail to build a career within sales.

The Role:

• Making outbound calls, negotiating with suppliers and providing quotes
• Working within the energy, construction and mining sectors
• Ongoing training through shadowing within a close-knit office
• Fully office based, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm

The Person:

• Supply Chain/Logistics experience
• Looking to become a Purchaser
• Able to commute to Watford

Reference number: BBBH26556

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.