Job description

This is a remote position.

A bargain hunter who loves negotiating and thrives on beating targets.

Our Purchasing Team is a fantastic opportunity for the right people to build on previous years successes by sourcing even better deals and hunting for bargains. You'll support the Purchasing Team Leader in sourcing, negotiating, tracking & recording expenditure.

If you really want to make a difference to thousands of lives this Christmas, step up, stretch your comfort zone and truly make a difference.

You'll be guided by yourTeam Leader and coached by the charity trustees in every aspect of the role.

RESPONSIBILITES OF PURCHASING TEAM

Talk to existing suppliers to understand this years prices & negotiate the best price possible
Support the Purchasing Team Leader where necessary
Research the market to find the best deals, perhaps finding new suppliers
Plan the list of goods required & a critical time line
Create a time line for review & then propose suitable technology to automate processes
Record and track expenditure to ensure prices are within budget
Store or source storage to have all goods ready for the big day
Think creatively about what additional goods could be added to the baskets to enhance them further
Keep the Leadership Team updated on the plan & progress made

Requirements

Someone who loves to negotiate to get the best deal possible
To be bold enough to ask for things for free
To record & track expenditure
To be methodical & thorough in this vital task to ensure all contents are sourced
Plan & track the timeline for delivering the basket contents on the day
Self motivated
Attend a fortnightly online meeting with the Purchasing Team
Ideally will have attended the event before