Buyers Administrator

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Job description

Brand Addition is a global leader in the creative promotional merchandise arena and one of the largest promotional product suppliers in the world. Our reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction is second to none and our impressive client list includes Google, Michelin, Exxon Mobil, L'Oreal and JCB to name a few. Brand Addition employs over 370 people globally across Manchester, London, Germany, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shanghai and St. Louis.

Requirements

Who we're looking for:

A Purchasing Coordinator to work as part of our experienced buying department on a range of blue-chip accounts.

Working with the in-house design and sales teams on product development from concept to delivery.

Assisting with of client presentations.

Helping to manage an established supplier base whilst bringing on new supply routes.

Negotiating costings and ensuring projects are delivered within budget.

Writing detailed product specifications, quality expectations and purchase orders.

Liaising with all departments to ensure projects are delivered to schedule.

What you'll need:

Of graduate / higher education calibre.

A can-do attitude and willingness to tackle a diverse array of tasks.

1 year's previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

A keen interest in consumer/promotional products as well as quality assurance and ethical sourcing from manufacturers in UK, EU, Turkey and Far East.

Commercially aware.

Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport.

Enjoy working as part of a team, with good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

What you can expect from us:

Culture

Brand Addition may be fast paced but it's a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent with an adult led culture. You can expect quality and value to be built into everything we do. You'll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, hybrid and flexible working patterns and every day is different here! We want you to bring your personality to work and we love our diversity.

Reward and recognition

It's not just our customers we want to wake up with a smile on their face. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer: Being part of our Bonus Scheme - Global Development and Secondment Opportunities - Hybrid Working - Flexible Hours - Early Finish Friday - BA Wellbeing Programme - Contributory Pension Scheme - Life Assurance - Great Holiday Scheme - Sickness Scheme - Fruity Friday - Monthly Get-Togethers - Cycle to Work Scheme - and Maternity Incentives to name a few.

Career and development

We want you to develop your career with us and we'll support you every step of the way to help you reach your goals. You can expect to have full induction and training relevant to your role as well as a mentor within the team to help you along the way. We advertise all our vacancies internally and there are lots of ad hoc project opportunities to get involved in locally and globally too!

We are an equally opportunities employer and encourage flexible working through family friendly working hours.