Purchasing agents & buyers Work, Jobs in Ashton In Makerfield, Gtm (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
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14d
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
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EXPERIENCE MERCHANDISER
PORTFOLIO 2008 LTD —Newton-le-Willows
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
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2h
Procurement and Operations Coordinator
Shaw Renewables Ltd —Liverpool
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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5h
Purchasing Executive
Reliant Trading Ltd —Liverpool
- £2,500 - £3,000 a month
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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13d
Senior Buyer
Gentex Corporation —St Helens
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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8d
Procurement Apprentice
MGF —Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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3d
Junior Buyer
ODL Europe Ltd —Bootle
- £28,000 - £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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1d
Materials Buyer
William Hare Ltd —Bury
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
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2d
Assistant Buyer
Brand Addition —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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14d
Buyer
Equans —Didsbury
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Trainee Product Purchaser - 6 months FTC
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Purchasing Co-Ordinator
Brady —Stockport
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Trainee Buyer
Home Bargains —Liverpool
- £26,780 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Store discount
- Annual leave
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Purchasing and Brokerage Officer
Knowsley Council —Halewood
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
Supply Chain Administrator
HMS —Liverpool
- £25,846.76 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Employee discount
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1h
Car Buyer
Hippo Motor Group —Blackburn
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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9d
Purchasing Representative – Scrap UPVC Purchasing
Worldwide Waste Management Ltd —Manchester
- From £26,000 a year
- Sales
- Driving
- In-person
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3d
Buyer Planner
Azenta —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- English

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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
14 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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