Job description

This is a remote position.

The Purchasing Team are key to ensuring we can stock the baskets of food, love and hope for distribution.

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

Our Purchasing Team Deputy is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to build on previous years successes by sourcing even better deals and hunting for bargains. You'll support the Purchase Team Leader in recruiting a small team of dedicated individuals who can assist 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 previous leaders and coached by the charity trustees in every aspect of the role.

RESPONSIBILITES

Talk to existing suppliers to understand this years prices & negotiate the best price possible
Support the Purchasing Team Leader where necessary and step up to be Leader if required.
Research the market to find the best deals, perhaps finding new suppliers
Plan the list of goods required & a critical time line
Reviewing our processes to see if we can do better
Record and track expenditure to ensure prices are within budget
Think creatively about what additional goods could be added to the baskets to enhance them further
Mentor and lead a small team
Keep the Leadership Team updated on the plan.

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, or ensure a member of the team does
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
Someone who'd like the opportunity to develop their leadership skills
Self motivated
Attend a fortnightly online meeting with the Leadership Team, if the Leader cannot attend
Ideally will have attended the event before