About The Role
Principle responsibilities and duties:
Maintain Company confidentiality at all times
Optimising the efficiency and performance of the Purchasing Department through proactive administrative support
Assist with the expediting of orders once placed by:
Calling suppliers for ETA on deliveries
Entering data onto the information portal for status updates on order fulfilment / ETAs in order to provide updates to the sales teams
Sourcing alternatives for replacement items for out of stock lines
Liaising with all sales functions to ensure stock fulfilment is completed on a timely basis, or suitable replacements sourced
Processing all invoices in a timely manner and arranging payment with relevant departments
Liaising with the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control departments to ensure that all new ongoing suppliers have agreed credit status and payment terms, prior to account set up
Assisting the finance team on invoice queries
Produce ad hoc reports as required by the Purchasing Manager
Maintain good housekeeping practices in all areas of responsibility
Report to senior personnel any breach of security or any act of dishonesty by a member of the public, visitor or member of staff
Any other reasonable duties as required
Shared Responsibilities
Sourcing new product in conjunction with the buying team
To provide support to stores for ad-hoc purchasing of non-catalogue lines, or for special build items
Development of new systems, work practices and controls with the Purchasing Manager
Limits to Authority
Comply with operational practice as determined by the Purchasing Manager
Comply with accounting / administration practices as determined by the Management Accountant
Comply with H & S regulations as determined by H & S Manager
Comply with Fleet policy as determined by the Fleet Manager
Benefits
What you’ll get in return for your commitment:
Staff Discounts
Healthcare Cash plans
A company pension scheme
Life Cover
Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services
Discounts on 100's of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping
Role specific training and development
Proactive promotion of internal candidates
Paid Breaks
Free Tea & Coffee
About The Company
Where you’ll be working:
Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nation-wide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth
