Summary of Role
A fantastic opportunity with this market leader organisation to lead the Group’s Procurement Department based from their depot in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. The role will work as part of the procurement team to support and manage day-to-day purchasing activity across the business, ensuring goods and services are sourced, ordered and delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with business requirements.
The role will involve purchase order processing, supplier communication, pricing and availability checks, invoice and GRPO support, import/export administration and operational purchasing requirements. Working alongside other Buyers will liaise with internal departments, suppliers, freight providers and clearance agents to ensure purchasing activity is completed in a timely, cost-effective and compliant manner.
About GGR Group
The GGR Group Ltd is Europe’s leading supplier of vacuum handling equipment, restricted access lifting machinery and mini cranes for the construction, rail and utility sectors amongst others. UNIC Cranes Europe as part of GGR group offers a complete range of mini crawler cranes to hire and buy.
We are a growing business with over 150 employees and we are passionate about delivering great service and a can-do attitude for our large customer portfolio across the UK and Europe. Information about our products and services can be found at www.ggrgroup.com and www.uniccranes.com.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise, manage and process purchase orders for goods and services across the business, ensuring all orders are accurate and in line with company procedures.
- Source pricing, availability and lead times from suppliers, comparing options to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding quotations, order progress, deliveries, pricing queries, availability issues and general purchasing enquiries.
- Work with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, progress orders, resolve queries and provide timely updates.
- Process GRPOs, ensuring goods and services are receipted correctly and invoice queries are resolved promptly.
- Monitor outstanding orders and open purchase orders, following up with suppliers, internal teams or other third parties where required.
- Support regular business purchasing requirements, including consumables, operational supplies, uniforms, and site-related requirements.
- Assist with import activity, including freight arrangements, incoterms, clearance instructions, supplier documentation and communication with freight providers or clearance agents.
- Support supplier engagement for third-party repairs, returns and warranty-related activity, including supplier claims, portal updates, purchase orders and query resolution.
- Research and source alternative products or suppliers where required, while maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier, import/export and stock-related records.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or a similar supply chain role.
- CIPS Level 3 qualification, with willingness to progress to CIPS Level 4 if not already achieved.
- Experience using SAP Business One would be highly desirable.
- Understanding of purchase order processing, GRPOs and supplier documentation.
- Experience or working knowledge of imports, exports, freight, customs clearance and Incoterms would be advantageous.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail when processing orders, checking documentation, reviewing invoices and maintaining records.
- Good communication skills with the ability to deal professionally with suppliers, freight providers, clearance agents and internal departments.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
Job Terms
Monday to Friday 0830 – 1730
24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
4%/4% Employer/Employee contribution Pension Scheme
Optional Company Healthcare Plan
Use of on-site Sports Facilities
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
