ParkerSteel is the largest steel stockholder & processor in the UK and has been successfully trading in the engineering and steel industry for over 100 years. As a family run business, we are focused on continuous innovation and improvements that are implemented collaboratively with our staff. Our company has rapidly grown due to our investment in technology and our staff. At the heart of our business is ensuring our staff are motivated, engaged and developing. All our staff members undergo continuous training and development programmes to help them gain new skills, recognised certificates and the opportunities to further their career with us. As well as free training and development opportunities, all our staff have access to a great variety of high street and online discounts via our PerkBox staff scheme.

With this in mind we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Purchasing Team as a Buyer. You will be responsible for the administration and implementation of the purchasing, negotiation and planning of assigned product categories. You will ensure that all products are meeting or exceeding planned performance and planning stock by look at past data and trends. The role will involve carrying out assessments of suppliers and identifying issues as well as negotiating best prices, rebates and early settlement discounts. A key part of the role will be managing contracts and projects as well as building long term relationships with suppliers.

Experience and Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Contractual terms and conditions experience
• Results driven
• Ability to work to demanding deadlines
• Purchasing experience in a similar role
• Good level of education – relevant degree, MCIPS qualifications or equivalent would be preferable.
• Computer literate

Benefits:
• MCIPS sponsorship
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Perk box
• Employee discount scheme