ECCO Safety Global
Operational Buyer
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Operational Buyer
About ECCO Safety
ECCO Safety is a global leader in commercial vehicle warning and safety solutions, proudly headquartered in Boise, Idaho. With nine manufacturing facilities across four continents and additional sales offices throughout Europe, Australia, and Asia, ECCO combines global reach with local expertise.
Our innovative product portfolio includes light bars, sirens, back-up alarms, and in-vehicle CCTV systems, trusted worldwide by specialist vehicle builders and operators. We proudly serve a wide range of industries, including construction, emergency services, and agriculture, and work closely with leading global OEMs and partners to deliver high-quality, reliable, and forward-thinking safety solutions.
To learn more about our business and brands, visit www.eccoesg.co.uk
The Opportunity: Operational Buyer
Reporting into the Supply Chain Planning Manager EMEA, you will be an integral part of the tight-knit Supply Chain team with full accountability for operational and administrative duties. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our supply chain operations and ensuring efficiency within our processes.
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You will build great relationships with internal and external customers and play a big part in ensuring great quality goods are purchased in the right quantities, at the right time and at a great price. You will be a confident user of Excel and comfortable getting to grips with ESG systems.
You will be a confident, detail-oriented and organised individual, with a drive to succeed, even when the pressure is on!
Key Responsibilities
- Order placement (for low level spend) using ESG systems.
- Updating all purchase order due dates accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checking inbound freight invoices values against quotes, ensuring paperwork is all correct and archived appropriately.
- General administrative duties.
- Producing / assisting with weekly/monthly reports, e.g. availability report, cost saving tracker, inventory projection, forecasting etc.
- General chasing / follow up on any non-conformances with suppliers.
- Communicating with suppliers using a range of methods including face-to-face, email, telephone, Zoom etc.
- Building great relationships with internal and external customers.
- Maintaining accurate electronic files for each supplier and create part numbers accordingly.
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Skills & Experience
Essential
- Be a competent user of MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
- Have previous experience of automated ordering systems.
- Be able to build good working relationships, both internally and externally.
- Be resilient with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Have strong organisational skills.
- Attention to detail in every task undertaken.
- Be able to work well within a team and independently.
- Be proactive, creative and willing to challenge if you don’t agree.
- 9 GCSE’s grade 4 or above.
Desirable
- Previous Supply Chain experience/Purchasing department experience
- Previous experience buying commodities
- Second language (European / Chinese) would be advantageous.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary package, discretionary bonus opportunities, and a range of benefits, including enhanced pension, healthcare, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave.
Alongside this, you will have the chance to work in a supportive and collaborative team within a global, growing organisation, contributing directly to business success and operational excellence.
Salary £37k - £40k
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