Purchasing and Logistics Executive

StreamingVideoProvider; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemicals distribution sector is seeking a logistics and supply chain professional in Cambridge. The role involves managing purchasing, coordinating import documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and a detailed understanding of import procedures. This hybrid position offers diverse responsibilities with opportunities for strategic planning and effective transport methods.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years work experience within logistics and supply chain.
• Knowledge of import procedures.
• Familiar with Incoterms 2020.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders with suppliers.
• Coordinate documentation for products into the UK.
• Manage purchase order status and stock replenishment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

Our client is a growing chemicals distributor offering an interesting and varied role to manage purchasing and logistics for importing a range of chemical entities covering a broad range of industries including plastics, polymers, coatings, cosmetics and a range of active ingredients for the food, feed and life science markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise Purchase orders with European and overseas suppliers.
• Coordinate the documentation and movement of products/materials into the UK and to comply with relevant national and international laws and processes.
• Communicate as necessary with all regulatory authorities and suppliers in relevant territories.
• Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in import/export activity and procedures.
• Monitor Purchase order status and manage risk to ensure effective and timely procurement and stock replenishment.
• Liaise with Product Management and Warehousing on all matters influenced by or reliant upon logistic activities.
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure that invoices match agreed pricing and monitor on time payments.
• Investigate, plan and implement strategically effective methods of transport.
• Monitor freight rates and ensure effective communication to Product Management and Operations.

Technical skills

• 3-5 years work experience within logistics and supply chain.
• Knowledge of import procedures.
• A knowledge of the regulations concerning the importation of food, feed and life science ingredients into the UK would be an advantage.
• Familiar with Incoterms 2020.
• Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 and CRM & ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA).

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication and people skills with a polite, tactful and friendly attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
• Attention to detail with strong planning and organisational skills.
• A good understanding of the needs of customers.
• The ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• You must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available.