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We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our dynamic team at Ultrimax. In this role, you will be responsible for driving profitability by efficiently managing the procurement of materials. Your expertise will help ensure the timely sourcing of high-quality supplies, contributing directly to the success of our operations and supporting the continued growth of our business. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for optimising procurement processes, we want to hear from you!
Role: Buyer
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: Doncaster (On-site)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 17.00pm (Flexible), and Friday 08:00am to 15:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Raising Purchase Orders
* Stock Control and management
* Sourcing & Procurement of new products and approving new suppliers
* Negotiation with suppliers to improve costs in products and services
* Achieve profitability targets
* Improve stock turnover
* Set budgets and forecasts
* Run reports using Phocas Software
* Importing and exporting
Person Specification:
* Attention to detail
* Humble, Hungry, Smart
* Work in a fast pace environment
* Ability to act decisively and use initiative
* Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Good planning and organisational skills
* Good communication skills and ability to negotiate at every level
* Willing Team player but can also self-manage
* Positive attitude to work with a willingness to learn
* Experience with ERP Systems
* Hardworking and prepared to go the extra mile
Performance Objectives:
* Improve stock turnover
* Improve profitability meeting Gross Profit targets
* Effective management of the purchasing department
* Reduce costs of inventory
About Ultrimax
Our journey began in 1973 in Doncaster, with founder Donald Hoare selling cellulose paint and panels from the family home garage. Over the years, Ultrimax has forged partnerships with renowned brands such as Mirka, Jotun, Sayerlack, Iwata, and Wagner. Proudly, we’ve also developed our own line of high-quality Ultrimax products, recognised for their reliability and excellence.
In 2023, we expanded our team and excited to now be offering the same brands and services in Ireland with our depot in Antrim, Northern Ireland and regional office in Dublin supporting our customers in the Republic of Ireland. With over 50 years of expertise, we’ve grown into a distinguished brand with a vision to elevate paint shop support in both the UK & Ireland.
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