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Purchasing Executive

Leatherhead, UK Req #221
25 September 2024

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.

At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

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Why Bytes?

  • Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London and Manchester
  • 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas period
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Open plan office with collaborative working spaces, on-site gym, outdoor tiki bar, coffee bar, and lunch area
  • Company wellbeing and social events
  • Sports and social clubs
  • Incentive trips
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted private healthcare
  • EV scheme and Ride to Work scheme
  • Winners of an array of industry awards
  • Great Place to Work Certified
  • Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
  • Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability

POSITION DETAILS:

Position Title:

Purchasing Executive 

Reports to (POSITION):

Purchasing Manager 

Team:

Purchasing 

Department:

Accounts

 

PURPOSE OF JOB:

(OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF THE POST WITHIN THE TEAM AND ORGANISATION)

To assist Purchasing with daily procurement order processing, with the potential to learn other aspects of the procurement function.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To enter data efficiently and accurately within specified timescales
  • Attention to detail is foremost

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Raising Purchasing Orders
  • Chasing Order Confirmations and ETA’s
  • Obtaining fulfilments & POD’s
  • Raising and processing Returns
  • Analysing Stock

 

WIDER TEAM NETWORK

(WHICH TEAMS WILL THE POSITION WORK WITH DIRECTLY AND WHO WILL THEY RELATE TO EXTERNALLY)

Internal

  • Sales Support, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control

External

  • Suppliers and Customers

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

(DELETE AS REQUIRED IF ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY REQUIRENENTs)

Educational Qualifications:

  • GCSE’s A-C in English & Mathematics

Essential

Years of Experience

1 Year Experience

Desirable

 

CORE Competencies & SKILLS – BASED ON POSITION AND GRADE (IF APPLICABLE)

(INCLUDE CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION BASED ON THE GRADE)

  • Good Keyboard Skills
  • Good Telephone Manner
  • Team Player
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Organised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other details

  • Job Family Employee
  • Job Function Finance & Accounting
  • Pay Type Salary
Location on Google Maps
  • Leatherhead, UK