Overseas Buyer

Farnell Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Overseas Buyer
CPC Farnell is an innovative and dynamic distributor of electrical and electronic components, based in Preston, UK. We are looking for an experienced Overseas Buyer to join our team. This exciting role requires a highly organized individual with a proven background in purchasing and order management. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s overseas purchasing, including negotiating and managing supplier contracts, monitoring stock levels, and analysing market trends. At CPC Farnell, you will be given the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and build relationships with suppliers around the world. You will need to be passionate about making sure customer orders are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner, and have the ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you have a desire to make a positive impact on the business and are looking for an exciting new challenge, then this could be the role for you. What’s in it for you: Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open door policy within management
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
• Pension scheme
• Health Care Scheme (Simply Health)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
• FREE Onsite Parking
• Flexible home working
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Reward Schemes

Job Summary:

• Responsible for international purchasing, order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability. Aligns purchases with the business strategies and financial goals. Build strong supplier relationships with CPC’s Asian suppliers.
• Improve current purchasing terms with regards to buy price, MOQ’s, payment terms, rebates and returns agreements
• Manage an inventory portfolio with associated line fill, SLOB and stock turn targets

What will you be doing?

• Purchasing and providing order fulfilment activities in support of business demand to positively impact the customer experience, inventory turns (cash flow) and have predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery.
• Manage an inventory portfolio within set targets including ex stock availability and managing slow moving and obsolete stock
• Regular communications with suppliers and Farnell’s Asian Sourcing Office
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments to include system and process improvements at both company and the supplier.
• Negotiation of cost downs and improved supplier terms to include MOQ’s, payment terms and lead times
• Work with the Warehouse and Logistics Teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements. Ensure all paperwork documentation and freight/duty charges are made available in a timely manner an to weekly deadlines
• Liaise with Finance to forecast currency requirements and agree stock holding

What about you?

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of industry practices, techniques and standards.
• Some previous International Purchasing experience, specifically purchasing from China
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent the Department internally or externally.
• Able to control and manage freight forwarders
• An understanding of cash flow impacts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Good IT skills with excellent analytical skills, Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• A related degree and/or a CIPS qualification would be an advantage

#LI-FARNELL #LI-EMEA Far East Buying The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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