Purchasing Data Co-ordinator - Support Office

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Purchasing Data Co-ordinator to join our Purchasing Department! We are not looking for any previous experience in Purchasing as full training will be provided. In this role you will be providing data analysis on; purchasing from veterinary wholesalers and direct suppliers, purchase reports for various other CVS business units such as Vet Direct and MiPet, and pricing comparisons for Small Animal, Equine and Large Animal Divisions. Please note: this is a hybrid position where you will work three days a week from our office based in Diss, and two days a week from home.,

• Provide essential data analysis to assist the improved profitability of CVS purchasing
• Provide compliance reports around dedicated and preferred products
• Provide net pricing for product comparisons
• Will need to be able to provide internal and external customer service by phone and e mail as part of the "Products Team" based on a rota
• Assist in stock valuations for CVS acquisitions
• With experience to seek and provide opportunities for future savings for the CVS purchasing department
• Take an active role in spotting opportunities for savings or margin improvements when reviewing and analysing data
• Good Distribution Practice - Compliance GDP
  
  Eager to learn and take responsibility for personal learning and development
• Analytical with strong Excel and IT system skills
• Excellent command of written English
• Educated to degree level is preferred but not essential
• To be open and willing to work as part of a team; adaptable and flexible to support the needs of the team
• An excellent team player within a matrix organisation to satisfy a variety of needs from different stakeholders
• To have an inquisitive mind and to have confidence to challenge the status quo when appropriate
• Able to prioritise and achieve results to strict deadlines
• Take the initiative to deliver improvements
• Professional, methodical and highly organised, with a very high-level attention to detail
• Highly adaptable to changes in a fast paced and growing commercial organisation
  
  Alongside an attractive salary of £25,000-£30,000 dependent on experience, we know that benefits are key, and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts on your pet's care, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority. If you'd like to learn more, do feel free to contact the recruiter managing this campaign and ask them to talk you through our offerings. Or, if easier, you can find a list on our careers site https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/this-is-what-we-offer-you/.