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Purchasing Co-ordinator
Ref No: FVS/PC/11/23
We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Co-ordinator to join our team at our Head Office in Moira.
The Purchasing Co-ordinator will support the wider procurement team with product purchasing and the resupply of products from our centralised distribution centre to the branch network.
The Role:
- Process branch product resupply requests for the replenishment of stock from the central distribution centre to the branch network;
- Co-ordinate the purchasing of products and the placement of supplier purchase orders for product supply to the central distribution centre and direct to the branch network;
- Assist with the maintenance of the product file including cost and retail price management;
- Assist with the identification and procurement of new product lines and the management of redundant products.
The Person:
- Previous relevant experience of working in a busy office environment;
- Have strong numeracy and literacy skills with a focus on attention to detail;
- Be a team player with good interpersonal skills for working with internal departments and external suppliers;
- Have excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills;
- Strong IT Skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and ERP software;
- Ideally have previous experience in a sales or product procurement focused environment;
- Previous experience of dealing with agricultural requisites and an interest in and knowledge of agriculture would be an advantage.
About Us
Fane Valley Stores is the largest retail distributor of animal health, crop protection, livestock identification products and general farm supplies in Northern Ireland. Our expanding network of agri-retail stores is complemented by a market leading online trading platform.
Technical support and advice is also one of our strengths with customers having access to Fane Valley’s growing team of technical specialists in animal health, soil health and crop agronomy.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Fane Valley Stores is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
