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

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Leatherhead, UK