Purchasing Co-Ordinator

JHS & Co Ltd is the UK’s leading distributor of musical instruments and accessories.

A vacancy has arisen for a Purchasing Co-Ordinator working within the Purchasing Department.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the position involves the processing and co-ordination of all import documentation, liaison with shippers and forwarders, organisation of deliveries into our warehouse.

Importing from the Far East, USA and Europe we require a well-organized individual, conversant with Microsoft office based systems, with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels.

Whilst managing the imports will remain a primary objective of the position, the priority will also entail supplier liaison, vendor management and procurement activities.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• Experience of freight forwarding via sea, air and road.

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Results driven, self-motivated individual

• Excellent organisational ICT and time management skills

• Strong numeracy skills

The company will provide training and offers a competitive package with a starting salary of £18,000 pa.