Buyer / Purchasing

Highly motivated & experienced person who will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing items for the Project Managers within Berthon's Yacht Maintenance & Repair office, along with maintaining stock levels of consumable items in our stores.,

• Maintaining stock levels for consumable items for the whole business, using forecasting workbench in the ERP system


• Sourcing & purchasing job specific items


• Purchasing kits of parts


• Sourcing & purchasing tools and equipment


• Arranging subcontractors


• Maintaining good supplier relationships & negotiating pricing levels


• Stock checking fast moving items


• Arranging transport for overseas purchases along with customs clearance


• Updating supplier pricing schedules on the ERP system


• Working closely with the Project Managers & Accounts / Bought Ledger


General Tasks:


• Covering admin support during busy times and absences


• Assisting other departments when needed
  
  Minimum 2 years' experience working within a purchasing role


• Excellent oral & written English


• Excellent numeracy skills


• Strong negotiation skills


• Good understanding of ERP systems (Epicor is an advantage)


• Microsoft Outlook & Office
  
  This is a key role within Berthon, a stable employer providing a long-term career opportunity. Berthon is a family business, with no bank debt which continuously invests in our people, plant, machinery & infrastructure from our retained profits. Based in Lymington on our 10 acre site and 8 acres of the river.