Purchasing Account Manager

Adecco; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Account Manager in Carnforth. The role involves monitoring stock levels, managing supplier inquiries, and processing orders while ensuring timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and communication skills, with prior experience in a purchasing role. Benefits include a competitive salary, monthly bonuses, generous holidays, and a pension scheme. Join a supportive environment that values inclusivity and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly company bonus scheme

Generous holiday package

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing role is essential.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Manage supplier inquiries and negotiate prices.
• Process orders while maintaining clear communication with suppliers.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Account Manager

Location: Carnforth

What you'll be doing:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs by compiling daily stock reports.
• Manage supplier inquiries and quotations, negotiate prices, and recommend the best options.
• Process orders while maintaining clear communication with suppliers.
• Schedule orders to ensure seamless production.
• Direct and monitor the timely management of special and direct delivery purchase orders, ensuring all orders are processed and communicated to the sales team and customers.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm or adjust orders, updating the sales team on any changes to purchase orders and inventory.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with warehouse staff to guarantee products are collected or delivered in good condition and punctually.
• Assist with tracking and customs clearance for overseas supplier orders.
• analyse situations or data to determine appropriate actions in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Book in deliveries and goods.
• Notify relevant channels of any discrepancies with supplier goods.
• Maintain supplier information documents.
• Regularly review supplier prices.
• Assist the Operations Manager and Purchasing Supervisor with additional duties as required.

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a purchasing role is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage workloads, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.
• A team player who thrives in a busy environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify solutions and make decisions.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Monthly company bonus scheme (available after probation)
• Generous holiday package: 20 days + 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Monday to Friday hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (your evenings and weekends are free!)
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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