Buyer (MINIMUM 3 Years Buying/Purchasing Experience Required - DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INVENTORY PURCHASING EXPERIENCE)
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced buyer to work permanently full-time, Monday through Friday, at our offices in Kirkcaldy on behalf of our USA business, working closely with our our sales, finance and UK management team.
Company Overview
Sephra USA LLC, based in Throop, Pennsylvania, is a leading Catering Equipment, Ingredient, and Confectionery brand that distributes to customers throughout the USA.
We supply both directly through our website www.sephrausa.com, via Amazon and through an expanding network of authorised distributors to foodservice operators, retailers, and domestic customers from our distribution centre in Throop, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the purchasing of all products and supplies
- Maintain optimal inventory levels and perform regular cycle counts
- Track and expedite incoming shipments to meet inventory demands
- Issue and manage purchase orders; verify pricing, lead times, and order accuracy
- Work directly with sales to forecast inventory needs and prevent shortages
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues
- Maintain accurate inventory records in the NetSuite ERP system
- Coordinate logistics, freight, and delivery scheduling
- Analyze inventory usage, safety stock, and reorder points
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and reduce waste
- Manage facilities and utility providers
- Maintain and negotiate relationships with carriers, freight agents and transport suppliers
- New product setup on NetSuite, including web store
- Set up and continually monitor sales price; good commercial acumen and understanding of gross margin, import tariffs, and duties
Key Skills Required
- Previous experience in procurement and inventory management (minimum three years of experience). * Your application will not be considered unless you have relevant experience in procurement.
- Experience with ERP Systems: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can be advantageous. (Oracle NetSuite)
- Computer-literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of Accounting Principles: Understanding of accounting principles related to inventory valuation and cost management, margin and pricing.
- Experience in importing products and purchasing from overseas.
The successful candidate will be intelligent, enthusiastic, confident, self-motivated, and an excellent communicator. You must be able to work effectively within all levels of the organisation and be highly organised, enabling you to prioritise and handle multiple tasks accurately.
Hours: Monday – Fri: 9 - 5.30pm
Salary: £35,000 p.a.
Profit Sharing Bonus: Estimated £2000 - 4000* p.a.
* Paid quarterly, 2 months in arrears. Enrolled on the first full quarter after 6 months of service. Figures based on average bonuses paid in the past 12 months; bonuses will vary depending on the company's performance and are uncapped.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (required)
- Procurement: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Kirkcaldy KY1 2BJ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
