National Accounts Buyer

Cloud 9 have received an exciting opportunity from a highly successful global packaging distribution company who are looking to appoint a National Accounts Buyer. 

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing manager you will support the National Accounts team in the sourcing and co-ordinating of all products over a range of product groups. This role oversees all commercial aspects of customer propositions prioritising the ‘best fit’ solution with the support of key supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Enquiries (NPE’s) – generated by National Accounts Team
• Strategic Sourcing in line with selected suppliers
• Awareness of supplier agreements and Total Cost of Ownership
• Commercial contracting and negotiating
• In-Depth knowledge of manufacturing operations and commerciality of products
• Offering ‘better fit’ solutions or stock alternatives for bespoke enquiries – deciphering where an ‘off the shelf’ solution may be more cost effective than a ‘bespoke’ enquiry
• Managing coverage of bespoke stock so aged stock is avoided
• Analysing & following up NPE’s with the National Accounts team  
• Preparing reports and managing SLA performance
• Spend reporting & forecasting
• Supplier feedback & reviews
• Releasing of PO’s ensuring correct price/supplier/destination and ensuring profitability
• Drawing, Artwork & Sample sign off – checking the accuracy of drawings & artwork in accordance with the brief and ensuring orders are not held up due to formalities but also that we have sign-off/coverage from the customer where bespoke
• Quality / Complaint Management – ensuring complaints are dealt with promptly, quantified and cost-effective solution is actioned
• Supplier Relationship Management – ensuring we are always working with the right partners and are offering value at all levels in the supply chain
• Supplier service level monitoring & managing – for supplier reviews with Purchasing Manager
• Working with Stock Control team on key lines & customer forecasting

Experience, Skills and Qualities

• Educated to a minimum of Level 3 – A Level or equivalent
• CIPS Level 4 Qualification Desired
• Progressive, ambitious, and enthusiastic personality traits
• Analytical and results driven
• Customer focussed possessive of a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Knowledge of the packaging industry desirable and an eagerness to pursue a career in buying/packaging

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to make fully informed buying decisions on behalf of the business
• Eagerness to take ownership for tasks and projects
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Knowledge of SAP desirable

• Able to demonstrate experience of disciplines gained in a Commercially driven business function
• Financially aware and commercially astute with an analytical mind
• 2 years’ experience in a buying role desirable
• Ability to effectively manage third party relationships and obtain favourable terms
• Experience of effectively communicating to internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Remuneration

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £35K depending on experience