Sales and Purchasing Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Key responsibilities:
Researching and sourcing new suppliers providing vegetable, fruit, and meets inside and outside the UK;
Finding the sources of materials and negotiating for the best and most cost-effective deals and contracts with suppliers;
Inspecting inventory and processing reordering the supplies and stocks to make sure that the stock would never run out;
Doing market research to keep the market trends and opportunities updated;
Conducting stock inspection for any missing and faulty items or any inconsistency withorders;
Maintaining the stock and inventory records;
Updating payments, credit and receivables records;
Liaising and coordinating with the sales team and stock teams to follow up on any delays of orders;
Actively attending networking events to build professional and industrial relationships;
Maintaining relationships with clients and big accounts to ensure that the clients are happywith the products and services of the company;
Liaising with the courier to check the delivery and track the order status, and any problems arising from the delivery.
Other benefits:
- Great opportunities to develop a career as a sales and purchasing officer;
- 28 days holiday;
- Received discounted vouchers for the Company’s products;
Details of the skills, experience and qualifications required for the post:
- Have at least 1 year working as a sales and purchasing officer, or import and export officer;
- Have great communication skills, especially problem-solving skills;
- Can work under high pressure;
- Have excellent time management skills;
- Familiar working with Excel spreadsheets;
- Having experience working in the food industry is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- MANCHESTER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 15/02/2023
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales and Purchasing Officer roles across Shaikh and sons Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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