Buyer

Our Buyer will be an integral part of the procurement team, responsible for supporting purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in procurement, providing hands-on experience in supply management, vendor relations and contract negotiation. You'll ensure optimisation of company assets, to fully and continually satisfy customers' and end users' requirements, maintaining suitable economic inventory levels. Taking a lead in procuring from approved suppliers and service providers, you'll drive cost reduction initiatives and contribute to overall budget management. At Innserve, we are One Big Team, and We Keep Britain Pouring.

• A degree level education or equivalent is ideal.
• A proven track record of achieving results, preferably in a supply chain, buying or procurement environment.
• Proven communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Detailed knowledge of the procurement process and be able to demonstrate good negotiation and influencing skills.
• A full UK driving licence allowing would be ideal as there will be occasions when you'll need to travel to visit suppliers.
• Experience with MRP controlled production environments(desirable)
• You will have strong organisational and planning skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive IT skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with stock management systems would be beneficial.
• A desire to develop your existing skills while also learning about Supply Chain and other areas of the business.
  
  Ready to take your buying skills to the next level?
• Interested in joining our growing team of drinks dispense industry specialists, providing drinks dispense equipment at over 90000 licenced premises across the UK plus at concerts, festivals and racecourses, stadiums and arenas including the O2 Arena, Lords, Hyde Park and the Isle of Wight Festival.
• Ready to be welcomed into our key team of drinks dispense solutions experts who deliver customer service excellence and keep our customers pouring? At Innserve, we are One Big Team.
• Working at Innserve, you'll enjoy:
• Competitive salary (To £28000pa) + a performance-based incentive paid quarterly.
• Hybrid working: Offering flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• Generous holiday allowance: 23 days holiday + bank holidays + an additional 'Celebration Day'! You can also buy or sell holiday days to suit your needs.
• Amazing core benefits: Life assurance, access to the award-winning Help@hand app with GP appointments, counselling, and more, plus exclusive retail discounts.
• Personalised additional benefits: Tailor your benefits to your needs with our "All Inn" flexible benefits scheme. Receive a 'Flex Pot' to spend on additional benefits like Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Annual Gym Memberships, Critical Illness Cover, Increased Pension Contributions, Annual Travel Insurance, and more. Many options include coverage for your partner and children too!
• Free refreshments: Enjoy complimentary on-tap soft drinks and premium hot drinks.
• Development opportunities: In-house training, and support to pursue external qualifications and apprenticeships.