Purchasing Work, Jobs in Preston (with Salaries)

Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)
Festive Lights Ltd —Chorley
- £26,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
13d
Assistant Buyer
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Senior Category Manager - Property
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Purchasing Administrator
Laila's Fine Foods —Blackpool
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
1d
Category Manager - Indirect
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
5d
PPM - Supply Chain
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- Management
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Junior/Assistant Buyer
Pro-Plumb NW LTD —Manchester
- £14,560.00 - £23,132.20 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
12d
Category Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Sales, Marketing & Procurement Support Assistant
Littler Machinery —Skelmersdale
- £13.45 - £16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Senior Buyer - Mattresses & Softs or Beds & Furniture
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Merchandising
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Sourcing
REPRESENT —Bolton
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Senior Media Buyer (Paid Search) at AIOS — Remote, $150k–$250k/yr inc equity
AIOS (YC W20/S21) —Blackburn
- £150,000 - £250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mentoring
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
3d
Assistant Estimator / Buyer
BAAS Construction Limited —Burnley
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Maintenance
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Buyer
HMS —Liverpool
- £41,529 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
8d
Buyer and Planner
Supply Technologies —Preston
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Buyer
Unipart —Southport
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Contracts Manager - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
1d

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Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)

Festive Lights Ltd -
Chorley

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time | Fixed term contract
£26,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Company pension
Work from home
Employee discount
Bereavement leave
Sick pay

Qualifications

Logistics
Administrative experience
Bachelor's degree
Purchasing
Computer skills
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Purchasing Administrator - MAT Leave cover,

Minimum 12 months fixed term - Potential to turn into a permanent opportunity.

Company Overview

Festive Lights Ltd is an award-winning online supplier of home, garden, and seasonal lighting, serving both retail consumers and businesses. Established 25 years ago as a family business, we have grown into a thriving company of over 60 employees while maintaining our passion for quality and innovation.

Our journey began in 1999 with a mission to bring extra sparkle to Christmas through beautifully designed lighting that looks stunning and performs perfectly year after year. Today, we continue to source the most inspiring lighting from around the world for every occasion and every season. Each product is carefully selected by our expert team to deliver exceptional value, cutting-edge design, and outstanding quality.

We sell across multiple ecommerce marketplaces alongside our own successful retail website, making data-driven merchandising central to our continued growth.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation of product selection meetings and sample amendments.
Assisting with the critical path, monitoring all orders from initial product development through to delivery, ensuring the smooth running of the development process, maintaining delivery schedules and key deadlines throughout.
Assist in negotiating pricing and delivery terms with suppliers where appropriate.
Monitor supplier performance and report any issues to the Purchasing Manager.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Assist with creating and updating packaging artworks & approving artwork submissions.
Creating products on our internal stock management system and website platform.
Raising purchase orders using internal stock management system.
Overseeing the administration of the stock management systems through to delivery and website upload.
Managing sample selection and liaising with internal departments for product marketing and photography requirements.
Liaising with QA to monitor inspections and update purchase orders and internal systems accordingly.
Assisting with shipping and clearance documentation when required.
Liaising with warehouse team to ensure smooth booking and delivery of goods.
Sales and Purchase invoice processing- data inputting.
General ad-hoc admin duties for the department.

Skills and Experiences:

Highly organised and outstanding attention to detail
Minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a purchasing/buying department is desirable.
A university degree is desirable in purchasing or in a related field such as business administration, procurement, buying, merchandising.
Strong administrative, communication and computer skills.
The ability to work independently.
Ability to question and make observations.
Ability to build rapport and relationship with suppliers and colleagues.
Understanding and reacting to changes in demand, supply and logistics.
Critical path workflow skills and management are vital.
Providing accurate information to other departments in a timely manner.
Committed to seasonal overtime when needed.

'Join us at Festive Lights Ltd and become part of a vibrant team dedicated to illuminating homes and hearts this festive season. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!'

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Work from home

Application question(s):

Tell us in your own words why you would like to join the team?

Experience:

purchasing/buying department : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley PR7 5HH

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